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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.66, 12,155.43 and 5,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.66, 12,155.43 and 5,081.50 is: 7,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.66 : 12,155.43 = 5,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.66/12,155.43 = 5,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.66x = 12,155.43 × 5,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.66x = 61,767,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,767,817.55/8,809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.37

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