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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808, 12,155.04 and 5,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808, 12,155.04 and 5,082 is: 7,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808 : 12,155.04 = 5,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808/12,155.04 = 5,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808x = 12,155.04 × 5,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808x = 61,771,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771,913.28/8,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.16

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