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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.84, 12,189.29 and 5,055.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.84, 12,189.29 and 5,055.99 is: 6,977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.84 : 12,189.29 = 5,055.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.84/12,189.29 = 5,055.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.84x = 12,189.29 × 5,055.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.84x = 61,628,903.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,628,903.07/8,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.25

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