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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.08, 12,252.05 and 5,103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.08, 12,252.05 and 5,103.38 is: 7,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.08 : 12,252.05 = 5,103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.08/12,252.05 = 5,103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.08x = 12,252.05 × 5,103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.08x = 62,526,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,526,780.15/8,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.45

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