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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.04, 12,081.48 and 5,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.04, 12,081.48 and 5,029.04 is: 6,939.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.04 : 12,081.48 = 5,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.04/12,081.48 = 5,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.04x = 12,081.48 × 5,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.04x = 60,758,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,758,246.18/8,755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.80

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