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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.54, 12,151.25 and 5,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.54, 12,151.25 and 5,028.24 is: 6,939.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.54 : 12,151.25 = 5,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.54/12,151.25 = 5,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.54x = 12,151.25 × 5,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.54x = 61,099,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,099,376.16/8,804.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.53

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