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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.03, 12,098.66 and 5,180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.03, 12,098.66 and 5,180.84 is: 7,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.03 : 12,098.66 = 5,180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.03/12,098.66 = 5,180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.03x = 12,098.66 × 5,180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.03x = 62,681,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,681,135.28/8,766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.46

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