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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.21, 12,261.60 and 7,125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.21, 12,261.60 and 7,125.03 is: 9,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.21 : 12,261.60 = 7,125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.21/12,261.60 = 7,125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.21x = 12,261.60 × 7,125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.21x = 87,364,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,364,267.85/8,889.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.13

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