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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.44, 12,189.84 and 5,106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.44, 12,189.84 and 5,106.44 is: 7,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.44 : 12,189.84 = 5,106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.44/12,189.84 = 5,106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.44x = 12,189.84 × 5,106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.44x = 62,246,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246,686.57/8,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.51

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