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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.33, 12,267.54 and 5,114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.33, 12,267.54 and 5,114.67 is: 7,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.33 : 12,267.54 = 5,114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.33/12,267.54 = 5,114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.33x = 12,267.54 × 5,114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.33x = 62,744,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,744,418.81/8,892.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.02

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