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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.91, 12,177.99 and 5,290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.91, 12,177.99 and 5,290.07 is: 7,300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.91 : 12,177.99 = 5,290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.91/12,177.99 = 5,290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.91x = 12,177.99 × 5,290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.91x = 64,422,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422,358.67/8,824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.06

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