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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.16, 12,245.04 and 5,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.16, 12,245.04 and 5,148 is: 7,101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.16 : 12,245.04 = 5,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.16/12,245.04 = 5,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.16x = 12,245.04 × 5,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.16x = 63,037,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,037,465.92/8,876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.88

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