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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.84, 12,155.16 and 5,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.84, 12,155.16 and 5,451.04 is: 7,520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.84 : 12,155.16 = 5,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.84/12,155.16 = 5,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.84x = 12,155.16 × 5,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.84x = 66,258,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,258,263.37/8,809.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.94

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