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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.70, 12,154.17 and 5,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.70, 12,154.17 and 5,030.12 is: 6,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.70 : 12,154.17 = 5,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.70/12,154.17 = 5,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.70x = 12,154.17 × 5,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.70x = 61,136,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,136,982.85/8,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.31

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