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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.38, 12,158.57 and 5,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.38, 12,158.57 and 5,034.16 is: 6,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.38 : 12,158.57 = 5,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.38/12,158.57 = 5,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.38x = 12,158.57 × 5,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.38x = 61,208,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208,161.58/8,810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.28

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