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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.94, 12,169.77 and 5,041.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.94, 12,169.77 and 5,041.35 is: 6,955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.94 : 12,169.77 = 5,041.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.94/12,169.77 = 5,041.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.94x = 12,169.77 × 5,041.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.94x = 61,352,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,352,069.99/8,820.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.28

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