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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.44, 12,151.50 and 5,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.44, 12,151.50 and 5,079.44 is: 7,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.44 : 12,151.50 = 5,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.44/12,151.50 = 5,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.44x = 12,151.50 × 5,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.44x = 61,722,815.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,722,815.16/8,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.62

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