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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.82, 12,115.90 and 5,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.82, 12,115.90 and 5,003.34 is: 6,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.82 : 12,115.90 = 5,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.82/12,115.90 = 5,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.82x = 12,115.90 × 5,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.82x = 60,619,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,619,967.11/8,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.25

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