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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.97, 12,257.49 and 5,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.97, 12,257.49 and 5,701.24 is: 7,863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.97 : 12,257.49 = 5,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.97/12,257.49 = 5,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.97x = 12,257.49 × 5,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.97x = 69,882,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,882,892.29/8,886.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.52

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