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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.03, 12,288.71 and 5,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.03, 12,288.71 and 5,127.35 is: 7,076.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.03 : 12,288.71 = 5,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.03/12,288.71 = 5,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.03x = 12,288.71 × 5,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.03x = 63,008,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,008,537.72/8,904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.41

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