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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.04, 12,150.56 and 5,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.04, 12,150.56 and 5,027.74 is: 6,938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.04 : 12,150.56 = 5,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.04/12,150.56 = 5,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.04x = 12,150.56 × 5,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.04x = 61,089,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,089,856.53/8,804.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.84

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