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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.23, 12,155.65 and 5,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.23, 12,155.65 and 5,030.60 is: 6,942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.23 : 12,155.65 = 5,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.23/12,155.65 = 5,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.23x = 12,155.65 × 5,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.23x = 61,150,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,150,139.54/8,808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.38

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