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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.01, 12,279.10 and 5,120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.01, 12,279.10 and 5,120.11 is: 7,066.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.01 : 12,279.10 = 5,120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.01/12,279.10 = 5,120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.01x = 12,279.10 × 5,120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.01x = 62,870,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,870,342.70/8,897.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.46

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