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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.95, 12,187.77 and 5,104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.95, 12,187.77 and 5,104.95 is: 7,045.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.95 : 12,187.77 = 5,104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.95/12,187.77 = 5,104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.95x = 12,187.77 × 5,104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.95x = 62,217,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,217,956.46/8,830.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.44

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