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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.16, 12,154.74 and 5,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.16, 12,154.74 and 5,081 is: 7,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.16 : 12,154.74 = 5,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.16/12,154.74 = 5,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.16x = 12,154.74 × 5,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.16x = 61,758,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,758,233.94/8,809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.68

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