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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.58, 12,254.49 and 5,102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.58, 12,254.49 and 5,102.91 is: 7,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.58 : 12,254.49 = 5,102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.58/12,254.49 = 5,102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.58x = 12,254.49 × 5,102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.58x = 62,533,559.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,533,559.57/8,879.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.40

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