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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.29, 12,153.69 and 5,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.29, 12,153.69 and 5,029.74 is: 6,939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.29 : 12,153.69 = 5,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.29/12,153.69 = 5,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.29x = 12,153.69 × 5,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.29x = 61,129,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,129,900.74/8,809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,939.25

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