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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.06, 12,262.05 and 5,109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.06, 12,262.05 and 5,109.03 is: 7,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.06 : 12,262.05 = 5,109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.06/12,262.05 = 5,109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.06x = 12,262.05 × 5,109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.06x = 62,647,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,647,181.31/8,886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.05

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