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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.88, 12,119.04 and 8,097.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.88, 12,119.04 and 8,097.94 is: 11,144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.88 : 12,119.04 = 8,097.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.88/12,119.04 = 8,097.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.88x = 12,119.04 × 8,097.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.88x = 98,139,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,139,258.78/8,805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.74

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