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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.57, 12,287.84 and 5,126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.57, 12,287.84 and 5,126.87 is: 7,075.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.57 : 12,287.84 = 5,126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.57/12,287.84 = 5,126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.57x = 12,287.84 × 5,126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.57x = 62,998,163.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,998,163.35/8,903.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.61

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