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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.52, 12,192.78 and 5,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.52, 12,192.78 and 5,109.52 is: 7,051.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.52 : 12,192.78 = 5,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.52/12,192.78 = 5,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.52x = 12,192.78 × 5,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.52x = 62,299,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299,253.27/8,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.00

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