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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.49, 12,251.69 and 5,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.49, 12,251.69 and 5,151.25 is: 7,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.49 : 12,251.69 = 5,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.49/12,251.69 = 5,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.49x = 12,251.69 × 5,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.49x = 63,111,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,111,492.36/8,877.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.16

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