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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.03, 12,182.30 and 5,293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.03, 12,182.30 and 5,293.19 is: 7,304.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.03 : 12,182.30 = 5,293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.03/12,182.30 = 5,293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.03x = 12,182.30 × 5,293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.03x = 64,483,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,483,228.54/8,828.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.37

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