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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.54, 12,147.84 and 5,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.54, 12,147.84 and 5,026.32 is: 6,936.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.54 : 12,147.84 = 5,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.54/12,147.84 = 5,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.54x = 12,147.84 × 5,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.54x = 61,058,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058,931.15/8,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.51

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