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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.96, 12,273.46 and 5,116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.96, 12,273.46 and 5,116.03 is: 7,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.96 : 12,273.46 = 5,116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.96/12,273.46 = 5,116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.96x = 12,273.46 × 5,116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.96x = 62,791,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,791,346.09/8,892.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.80

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