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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.43, 12,182.55 and 5,051.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.43, 12,182.55 and 5,051.58 is: 6,969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.43 : 12,182.55 = 5,051.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.43/12,182.55 = 5,051.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.43x = 12,182.55 × 5,051.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.43x = 61,541,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,158.24/8,830.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.21

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