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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.94, 12,185.02 and 5,102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.94, 12,185.02 and 5,102.94 is: 7,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.94 : 12,185.02 = 5,102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.94/12,185.02 = 5,102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.94x = 12,185.02 × 5,102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.94x = 62,179,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,179,369.98/8,828.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.68

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