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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.11, 12,143.96 and 5,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.11, 12,143.96 and 5,023.36 is: 6,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.11 : 12,143.96 = 5,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.11/12,143.96 = 5,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.11x = 12,143.96 × 5,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.11x = 61,003,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,003,482.91/8,798.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.70

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