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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.08, 12,183.19 and 5,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.08, 12,183.19 and 5,514.32 is: 7,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.08 : 12,183.19 = 5,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.08/12,183.19 = 5,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.08x = 12,183.19 × 5,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.08x = 67,181,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,181,919.79/8,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.58

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