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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.19, 12,185.36 and 5,103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.19, 12,185.36 and 5,103.19 is: 7,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.19 : 12,185.36 = 5,103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.19/12,185.36 = 5,103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.19x = 12,185.36 × 5,103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.19x = 62,184,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,184,189.59/8,829.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.03

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