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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.24, 12,284.64 and 5,125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.24, 12,284.64 and 5,125.56 is: 7,073.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.24 : 12,284.64 = 5,125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.24/12,284.64 = 5,125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.24x = 12,284.64 × 5,125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.24x = 62,965,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,965,659.40/8,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.81

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