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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.59, 12,253.17 and 5,102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.59, 12,253.17 and 5,102.37 is: 7,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.59 : 12,253.17 = 5,102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.59/12,253.17 = 5,102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.59x = 12,253.17 × 5,102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.59x = 62,520,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,520,207.01/8,878.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.68

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