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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.74, 12,157.73 and 5,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.74, 12,157.73 and 5,032.10 is: 6,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.74 : 12,157.73 = 5,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.74/12,157.73 = 5,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.74x = 12,157.73 × 5,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.74x = 61,178,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,178,827.18/8,809.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.45

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