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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.92, 12,257.82 and 5,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.92, 12,257.82 and 5,343 is: 7,376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.92 : 12,257.82 = 5,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.92/12,257.82 = 5,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.92x = 12,257.82 × 5,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.92x = 65,493,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,493,532.26/8,878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,376.29

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