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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.36, 12,188.94 and 5,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.36, 12,188.94 and 5,055.54 is: 6,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.36 : 12,188.94 = 5,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.36/12,188.94 = 5,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.36x = 12,188.94 × 5,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.36x = 61,621,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,621,673.73/8,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.81

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