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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.26, 12,286.01 and 5,125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.26, 12,286.01 and 5,125.59 is: 7,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.26 : 12,286.01 = 5,125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.26/12,286.01 = 5,125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.26x = 12,286.01 × 5,125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.26x = 62,973,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,973,062.81/8,902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.83

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