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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.08, 12,188.58 and 5,055.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.08, 12,188.58 and 5,055.91 is: 6,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.08 : 12,188.58 = 5,055.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.08/12,188.58 = 5,055.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.08x = 12,188.58 × 5,055.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.08x = 61,624,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,624,363.51/8,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.33

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