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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.08, 12,160.32 and 5,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.08, 12,160.32 and 5,034.86 is: 6,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.08 : 12,160.32 = 5,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.08/12,160.32 = 5,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.08x = 12,160.32 × 5,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.08x = 61,225,508.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225,508.76/8,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.70

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