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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894, 12,274.44 and 5,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894, 12,274.44 and 5,168.72 is: 7,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894 : 12,274.44 = 5,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894/12,274.44 = 5,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894x = 12,274.44 × 5,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894x = 63,443,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,443,143.52/8,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.25

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