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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.43, 12,254.03 and 5,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.43, 12,254.03 and 5,103.82 is: 7,043.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.43 : 12,254.03 = 5,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.43/12,254.03 = 5,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.43x = 12,254.03 × 5,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.43x = 62,542,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542,363.39/8,879.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.51

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