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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.13, 12,158.40 and 5,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.13, 12,158.40 and 5,033.70 is: 6,946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.13 : 12,158.40 = 5,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.13/12,158.40 = 5,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.13x = 12,158.40 × 5,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.13x = 61,201,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,201,738.08/8,810.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.75

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