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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.08, 12,275.34 and 5,169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.08, 12,275.34 and 5,169.08 is: 7,133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.08 : 12,275.34 = 5,169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.08/12,275.34 = 5,169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.08x = 12,275.34 × 5,169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.08x = 63,452,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,452,214.49/8,895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.41

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