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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770, 12,104.04 and 5,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770, 12,104.04 and 5,043.28 is: 6,960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770 : 12,104.04 = 5,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770/12,104.04 = 5,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770x = 12,104.04 × 5,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770x = 61,044,062.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,044,062.85/8,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.55

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