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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.66, 12,152.67 and 5,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.66, 12,152.67 and 5,079.50 is: 7,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.66 : 12,152.67 = 5,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.66/12,152.67 = 5,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.66x = 12,152.67 × 5,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.66x = 61,729,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,729,487.27/8,807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.61

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