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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.08, 12,182.04 and 5,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.08, 12,182.04 and 5,102.32 is: 7,040.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.08 : 12,182.04 = 5,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.08/12,182.04 = 5,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.08x = 12,182.04 × 5,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.08x = 62,156,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,156,666.33/8,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.79

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