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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.64, 12,154.46 and 5,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.64, 12,154.46 and 5,030.20 is: 6,941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.64 : 12,154.46 = 5,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.64/12,154.46 = 5,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.64x = 12,154.46 × 5,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.64x = 61,139,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,139,354.73/8,807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.63

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