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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.96, 12,254.68 and 5,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.96, 12,254.68 and 5,153.52 is: 7,112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.96 : 12,254.68 = 5,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.96/12,254.68 = 5,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.96x = 12,254.68 × 5,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.96x = 63,154,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,154,738.47/8,878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.85

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