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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.48, 12,257.08 and 5,105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.48, 12,257.08 and 5,105.26 is: 7,045.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.48 : 12,257.08 = 5,105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.48/12,257.08 = 5,105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.48x = 12,257.08 × 5,105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.48x = 62,575,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,575,580.24/8,881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.63

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