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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.99, 12,151.58 and 5,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.99, 12,151.58 and 5,079.27 is: 7,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.99 : 12,151.58 = 5,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.99/12,151.58 = 5,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.99x = 12,151.58 × 5,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.99x = 61,721,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,721,130.35/8,805.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.99

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