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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.05, 12,143.09 and 5,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.05, 12,143.09 and 5,023.24 is: 6,932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.05 : 12,143.09 = 5,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.05/12,143.09 = 5,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.05x = 12,143.09 × 5,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.05x = 60,997,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,997,637.61/8,799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.30

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