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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.74, 12,264.63 and 5,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.74, 12,264.63 and 5,111.10 is: 7,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.74 : 12,264.63 = 5,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.74/12,264.63 = 5,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.74x = 12,264.63 × 5,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.74x = 62,685,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,685,750.39/8,887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.06

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