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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878, 12,252.03 and 5,102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878, 12,252.03 and 5,102.38 is: 7,041.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878 : 12,252.03 = 5,102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878/12,252.03 = 5,102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878x = 12,252.03 × 5,102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878x = 62,514,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,512.83/8,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.51

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