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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.51, 12,284.41 and 5,124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.51, 12,284.41 and 5,124.18 is: 7,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.51 : 12,284.41 = 5,124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.51/12,284.41 = 5,124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.51x = 12,284.41 × 5,124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.51x = 62,947,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947,467.25/8,899.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.14

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