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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.01, 12,177.08 and 5,047.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.01, 12,177.08 and 5,047.56 is: 6,964.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.01 : 12,177.08 = 5,047.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.01/12,177.08 = 5,047.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.01x = 12,177.08 × 5,047.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.01x = 61,464,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,464,516.69/8,825.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.81

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