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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.79, 12,181.89 and 5,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.79, 12,181.89 and 5,050.76 is: 6,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.79 : 12,181.89 = 5,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.79/12,181.89 = 5,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.79x = 12,181.89 × 5,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.79x = 61,527,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,527,760.77/8,827.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.78

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