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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.84, 12,282.21 and 5,125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.84, 12,282.21 and 5,125.11 is: 7,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.84 : 12,282.21 = 5,125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.84/12,282.21 = 5,125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.84x = 12,282.21 × 5,125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.84x = 62,947,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947,677.29/8,902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.52

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