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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.41, 12,147.33 and 5,025.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.41, 12,147.33 and 5,025.81 is: 6,936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.41 : 12,147.33 = 5,025.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.41/12,147.33 = 5,025.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.41x = 12,147.33 × 5,025.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.41x = 61,050,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,050,172.59/8,801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.41

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