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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.83, 12,272.43 and 5,117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.83, 12,272.43 and 5,117.50 is: 7,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.83 : 12,272.43 = 5,117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.83/12,272.43 = 5,117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.83x = 12,272.43 × 5,117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.83x = 62,804,160.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,804,160.53/8,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.13

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