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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.06, 12,263.43 and 5,110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.06, 12,263.43 and 5,110.06 is: 7,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.06 : 12,263.43 = 5,110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.06/12,263.43 = 5,110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.06x = 12,263.43 × 5,110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.06x = 62,666,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,666,863.11/8,887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.47

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