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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.89, 12,273.43 and 5,116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.89, 12,273.43 and 5,116.04 is: 7,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.89 : 12,273.43 = 5,116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.89/12,273.43 = 5,116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.89x = 12,273.43 × 5,116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.89x = 62,791,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,791,370.84/8,892.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.85

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