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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.72, 12,254.64 and 5,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.72, 12,254.64 and 5,103.52 is: 7,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.72 : 12,254.64 = 5,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.72/12,254.64 = 5,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.72x = 12,254.64 × 5,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.72x = 62,541,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541,800.33/8,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.22

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