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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.23, 12,154.07 and 5,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.23, 12,154.07 and 5,030.89 is: 6,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.23 : 12,154.07 = 5,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.23/12,154.07 = 5,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.23x = 12,154.07 × 5,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.23x = 61,145,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,145,789.22/8,807.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.69

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