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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.88, 12,273.21 and 5,117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.88, 12,273.21 and 5,117.63 is: 7,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.88 : 12,273.21 = 5,117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.88/12,273.21 = 5,117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.88x = 12,273.21 × 5,117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.88x = 62,809,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,809,717.98/8,893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.12

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