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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.82, 12,279.90 and 5,121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.82, 12,279.90 and 5,121.13 is: 7,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.82 : 12,279.90 = 5,121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.82/12,279.90 = 5,121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.82x = 12,279.90 × 5,121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.82x = 62,886,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,886,902.89/8,897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.68

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