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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.24, 12,182.40 and 5,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.24, 12,182.40 and 5,106.24 is: 7,043.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.24 : 12,182.40 = 5,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.24/12,182.40 = 5,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.24x = 12,182.40 × 5,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.24x = 62,206,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,206,258.18/8,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.09

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