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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.08, 12,278.12 and 5,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.08, 12,278.12 and 5,171.08 is: 7,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.08 : 12,278.12 = 5,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.08/12,278.12 = 5,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.08x = 12,278.12 × 5,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.08x = 63,491,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,491,140.77/8,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.18

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