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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.88, 12,247.20 and 5,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.88, 12,247.20 and 5,099.04 is: 7,035.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.88 : 12,247.20 = 5,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.88/12,247.20 = 5,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.88x = 12,247.20 × 5,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.88x = 62,448,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,448,962.69/8,876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.01

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