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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.13, 12,149.69 and 5,078.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.13, 12,149.69 and 5,078.13 is: 7,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.13 : 12,149.69 = 5,078.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.13/12,149.69 = 5,078.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.13x = 12,149.69 × 5,078.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.13x = 61,697,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,697,705.28/8,804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.81

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