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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.47, 12,145.44 and 5,024.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.47, 12,145.44 and 5,024.43 is: 6,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.47 : 12,145.44 = 5,024.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.47/12,145.44 = 5,024.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.47x = 12,145.44 × 5,024.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.47x = 61,023,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,023,913.10/8,802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.59

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