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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.46, 12,165.03 and 5,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.46, 12,165.03 and 5,036.76 is: 6,951.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.46 : 12,165.03 = 5,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.46/12,165.03 = 5,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.46x = 12,165.03 × 5,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.46x = 61,272,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,272,355.39/8,814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.34

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