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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.73, 13,192.81 and 5,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.73, 13,192.81 and 5,101.76 is: 7,640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.73 : 13,192.81 = 5,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.73/13,192.81 = 5,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.73x = 13,192.81 × 5,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.73x = 67,306,550.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,306,550.35/8,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.89

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