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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.06, 12,256.27 and 5,105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.06, 12,256.27 and 5,105.45 is: 7,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.06 : 12,256.27 = 5,105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.06/12,256.27 = 5,105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.06x = 12,256.27 × 5,105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.06x = 62,573,773.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,573,773.67/8,881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.76

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