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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.33, 12,271.68 and 5,117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.33, 12,271.68 and 5,117.67 is: 7,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.33 : 12,271.68 = 5,117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.33/12,271.68 = 5,117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.33x = 12,271.68 × 5,117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.33x = 62,802,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,802,408.59/8,895.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.16

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