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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.25, 12,187.37 and 5,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.25, 12,187.37 and 5,104.25 is: 7,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.25 : 12,187.37 = 5,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.25/12,187.37 = 5,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.25x = 12,187.37 × 5,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.25x = 62,207,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,207,383.32/8,830.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.80

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