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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.24, 12,191.94 and 5,108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.24, 12,191.94 and 5,108.52 is: 7,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.24 : 12,191.94 = 5,108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.24/12,191.94 = 5,108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.24x = 12,191.94 × 5,108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.24x = 62,282,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,282,769.33/8,835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.36

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