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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.29, 12,150.94 and 5,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.29, 12,150.94 and 5,027.73 is: 6,936.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.29 : 12,150.94 = 5,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.29/12,150.94 = 5,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.29x = 12,150.94 × 5,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.29x = 61,091,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,091,645.57/8,807.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.49

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