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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.22, 12,151.56 and 5,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.22, 12,151.56 and 5,029 is: 6,940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.22 : 12,151.56 = 5,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.22/12,151.56 = 5,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.22x = 12,151.56 × 5,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.22x = 61,110,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,110,195.24/8,805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.22

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