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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.92, 12,248.70 and 5,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.92, 12,248.70 and 5,099.52 is: 7,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.92 : 12,248.70 = 5,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.92/12,248.70 = 5,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.92x = 12,248.70 × 5,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.92x = 62,462,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,462,490.62/8,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.30

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