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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.63, 12,249.36 and 6,053.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.63, 12,249.36 and 6,053.04 is: 8,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.63 : 12,249.36 = 6,053.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.63/12,249.36 = 6,053.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.63x = 12,249.36 × 6,053.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.63x = 74,145,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,145,866.05/8,886.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.53

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