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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.48, 12,154.42 and 5,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.48, 12,154.42 and 5,031.14 is: 6,943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.48 : 12,154.42 = 5,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.48/12,154.42 = 5,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.48x = 12,154.42 × 5,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.48x = 61,150,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,150,563.48/8,807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.03

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