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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.66, 12,252.63 and 5,153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.66, 12,252.63 and 5,153.50 is: 7,109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.66 : 12,252.63 = 5,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.66/12,252.63 = 5,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.66x = 12,252.63 × 5,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.66x = 63,143,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143,928.71/8,881.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.47

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