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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.16, 12,145.44 and 5,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.16, 12,145.44 and 5,023.60 is: 6,931.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.16 : 12,145.44 = 5,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.16/12,145.44 = 5,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.16x = 12,145.44 × 5,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.16x = 61,013,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013,832.38/8,802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.69

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