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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.49, 12,287.98 and 5,126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.49, 12,287.98 and 5,126.81 is: 7,075.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.49 : 12,287.98 = 5,126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.49/12,287.98 = 5,126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.49x = 12,287.98 × 5,126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.49x = 62,998,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,998,138.74/8,903.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.67

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