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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883, 12,258.54 and 5,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883, 12,258.54 and 5,571 is: 7,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883 : 12,258.54 = 5,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883/12,258.54 = 5,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883x = 12,258.54 × 5,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883x = 68,292,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,292,326.34/8,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.98

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