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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.51, 12,285.37 and 5,125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.51, 12,285.37 and 5,125.63 is: 7,073.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.51 : 12,285.37 = 5,125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.51/12,285.37 = 5,125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.51x = 12,285.37 × 5,125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.51x = 62,970,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,970,259.76/8,902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.32

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