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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.23, 12,155.45 and 5,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.23, 12,155.45 and 5,031.89 is: 6,944.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.23 : 12,155.45 = 5,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.23/12,155.45 = 5,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.23x = 12,155.45 × 5,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.23x = 61,164,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164,887.30/8,808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.07

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