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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.13, 12,254.56 and 5,103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.13, 12,254.56 and 5,103.56 is: 7,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.13 : 12,254.56 = 5,103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.13/12,254.56 = 5,103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.13x = 12,254.56 × 5,103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.13x = 62,541,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541,808.20/8,881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.10

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