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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.41, 12,147.17 and 5,024.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.41, 12,147.17 and 5,024.85 is: 6,933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.41 : 12,147.17 = 5,024.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.41/12,147.17 = 5,024.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.41x = 12,147.17 × 5,024.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.41x = 61,037,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,037,682.05/8,803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.41

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