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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.67, 12,150.77 and 5,028.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.67, 12,150.77 and 5,028.46 is: 6,937.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.67 : 12,150.77 = 5,028.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.67/12,150.77 = 5,028.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.67x = 12,150.77 × 5,028.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.67x = 61,099,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,099,605.39/8,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.88

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