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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.16, 12,168.52 and 5,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.16, 12,168.52 and 5,091 is: 7,024.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.16 : 12,168.52 = 5,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.16/12,168.52 = 5,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.16x = 12,168.52 × 5,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.16x = 61,949,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,949,935.32/8,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.47

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