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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.48, 12,188.54 and 5,105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.48, 12,188.54 and 5,105.48 is: 7,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.48 : 12,188.54 = 5,105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.48/12,188.54 = 5,105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.48x = 12,188.54 × 5,105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.48x = 62,228,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,228,347.20/8,831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.20

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