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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.04, 12,171.84 and 5,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.04, 12,171.84 and 5,094.40 is: 7,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.04 : 12,171.84 = 5,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.04/12,171.84 = 5,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.04x = 12,171.84 × 5,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.04x = 62,008,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,008,221.70/8,823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.99

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