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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.81, 12,245.18 and 5,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.81, 12,245.18 and 5,097.60 is: 7,032.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.81 : 12,245.18 = 5,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.81/12,245.18 = 5,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.81x = 12,245.18 × 5,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.81x = 62,421,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,421,004.08/8,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.71

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