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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.80, 12,258.33 and 5,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.80, 12,258.33 and 5,107.12 is: 7,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.80 : 12,258.33 = 5,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.80/12,258.33 = 5,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.80x = 12,258.33 × 5,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.80x = 62,604,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,604,736.77/8,883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.07

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