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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829, 12,186.25 and 5,053.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829, 12,186.25 and 5,053.35 is: 6,974.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829 : 12,186.25 = 5,053.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829/12,186.25 = 5,053.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829x = 12,186.25 × 5,053.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829x = 61,581,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,581,316.68/8,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.89

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