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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.08, 12,184.80 and 5,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.08, 12,184.80 and 5,104.32 is: 7,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.08 : 12,184.80 = 5,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.08/12,184.80 = 5,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.08x = 12,184.80 × 5,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.08x = 62,195,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,195,118.34/8,830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.55

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