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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.73, 13,244.97 and 5,123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.73, 13,244.97 and 5,123.01 is: 7,688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.73 : 13,244.97 = 5,123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.73/13,244.97 = 5,123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.73x = 13,244.97 × 5,123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.73x = 67,854,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,854,113.76/8,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.22

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