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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.08, 12,143.49 and 5,023.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.08, 12,143.49 and 5,023.38 is: 6,931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.08 : 12,143.49 = 5,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.08/12,143.49 = 5,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.08x = 12,143.49 × 5,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.08x = 61,001,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,001,364.80/8,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.91

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