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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.44, 12,187.09 and 5,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.44, 12,187.09 and 5,104.44 is: 7,044.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.44 : 12,187.09 = 5,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.44/12,187.09 = 5,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.44x = 12,187.09 × 5,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.44x = 62,208,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,208,269.68/8,830.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.75

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