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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.90, 13,196.97 and 5,116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.90, 13,196.97 and 5,116.53 is: 7,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.90 : 13,196.97 = 5,116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.90/13,196.97 = 5,116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.90x = 13,196.97 × 5,116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.90x = 67,522,692.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,522,692.91/8,823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.25

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