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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.73, 13,189.82 and 5,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.73, 13,189.82 and 5,099.76 is: 7,637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.73 : 13,189.82 = 5,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.73/13,189.82 = 5,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.73x = 13,189.82 × 5,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.73x = 67,264,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,264,890.94/8,806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.90

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