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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.48, 12,267.45 and 5,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.48, 12,267.45 and 5,113.40 is: 7,056.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.48 : 12,267.45 = 5,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.48/12,267.45 = 5,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.48x = 12,267.45 × 5,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.48x = 62,728,317.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,728,317.49/8,889.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.47

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