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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.41, 12,261.11 and 5,350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.41, 12,261.11 and 5,350.14 is: 7,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.41 : 12,261.11 = 5,350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.41/12,261.11 = 5,350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.41x = 12,261.11 × 5,350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.41x = 65,598,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,598,628.30/8,887.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.07

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