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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.56, 12,264.12 and 5,110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.56, 12,264.12 and 5,110.53 is: 7,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.56 : 12,264.12 = 5,110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.56/12,264.12 = 5,110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.56x = 12,264.12 × 5,110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.56x = 62,676,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,676,153.18/8,887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.12

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