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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.67, 12,152.14 and 5,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.67, 12,152.14 and 5,029.46 is: 6,939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.67 : 12,152.14 = 5,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.67/12,152.14 = 5,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.67x = 12,152.14 × 5,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.67x = 61,118,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,118,702.04/8,807.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.26

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