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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.64, 12,154.80 and 5,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.64, 12,154.80 and 5,031.36 is: 6,943.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.64 : 12,154.80 = 5,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.64/12,154.80 = 5,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.64x = 12,154.80 × 5,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.64x = 61,155,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155,174.53/8,807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.42

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