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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.44, 12,273.41 and 5,117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.44, 12,273.41 and 5,117.18 is: 7,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.44 : 12,273.41 = 5,117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.44/12,273.41 = 5,117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.44x = 12,273.41 × 5,117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.44x = 62,805,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,805,208.60/8,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.97

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