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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.62, 12,252.90 and 5,103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.62, 12,252.90 and 5,103.01 is: 7,042.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.62 : 12,252.90 = 5,103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.62/12,252.90 = 5,103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.62x = 12,252.90 × 5,103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.62x = 62,526,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,526,645.71/8,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.38

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