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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.36, 12,150.35 and 5,027.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.36, 12,150.35 and 5,027.55 is: 6,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.36 : 12,150.35 = 5,027.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.36/12,150.35 = 5,027.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.36x = 12,150.35 × 5,027.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.36x = 61,086,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,086,467.00/8,804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.21

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