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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.03, 12,293.11 and 5,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.03, 12,293.11 and 5,079.54 is: 7,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.03 : 12,293.11 = 5,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.03/12,293.11 = 5,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.03x = 12,293.11 × 5,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.03x = 62,443,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,443,343.97/8,908.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.78

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