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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.47, 12,155.37 and 5,030.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.47, 12,155.37 and 5,030.91 is: 6,940.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.47 : 12,155.37 = 5,030.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.47/12,155.37 = 5,030.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.47x = 12,155.37 × 5,030.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.47x = 61,152,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,152,553.62/8,810.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.89

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