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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.84, 12,100.98 and 5,042.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.84, 12,100.98 and 5,042.84 is: 6,959.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.84 : 12,100.98 = 5,042.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.84/12,100.98 = 5,042.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.84x = 12,100.98 × 5,042.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.84x = 61,023,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,023,305.98/8,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.11

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