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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.67, 12,256.04 and 5,104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.67, 12,256.04 and 5,104.84 is: 7,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.67 : 12,256.04 = 5,104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.67/12,256.04 = 5,104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.67x = 12,256.04 × 5,104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.67x = 62,565,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,565,123.23/8,881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.30

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