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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.92, 12,155.03 and 5,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.92, 12,155.03 and 5,031.59 is: 6,943.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.92 : 12,155.03 = 5,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.92/12,155.03 = 5,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.92x = 12,155.03 × 5,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.92x = 61,159,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,159,128.71/8,807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.65

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