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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.99, 12,181.29 and 5,290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.99, 12,181.29 and 5,290.31 is: 7,299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.99 : 12,181.29 = 5,290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.99/12,181.29 = 5,290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.99x = 12,181.29 × 5,290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.99x = 64,442,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442,810.91/8,827.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.83

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