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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.34, 12,158.58 and 5,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.34, 12,158.58 and 5,033.51 is: 6,946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.34 : 12,158.58 = 5,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.34/12,158.58 = 5,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.34x = 12,158.58 × 5,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.34x = 61,200,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200,334.02/8,810.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.42

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