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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.85, 12,250.44 and 5,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.85, 12,250.44 and 5,897.28 is: 8,135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.85 : 12,250.44 = 5,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.85/12,250.44 = 5,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.85x = 12,250.44 × 5,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.85x = 72,244,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,244,274.80/8,879.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.75

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