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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.40, 12,154.69 and 5,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.40, 12,154.69 and 5,032.52 is: 6,944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.40 : 12,154.69 = 5,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.40/12,154.69 = 5,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.40x = 12,154.69 × 5,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.40x = 61,168,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,168,720.52/8,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.36

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