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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,813.36, 12,163.60 and 5,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,813.36, 12,163.60 and 5,088.08 is: 7,022.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,813.36 : 12,163.60 = 5,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,813.36/12,163.60 = 5,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,813.36x = 12,163.60 × 5,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,813.36x = 61,889,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,889,369.89/8,813.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.22

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