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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.94, 12,146.46 and 5,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.94, 12,146.46 and 5,023.25 is: 6,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.94 : 12,146.46 = 5,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.94/12,146.46 = 5,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.94x = 12,146.46 × 5,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.94x = 61,014,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,671.17/8,800.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.75

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