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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.93, 12,146.39 and 5,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.93, 12,146.39 and 5,218.16 is: 7,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.93 : 12,146.39 = 5,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.93/12,146.39 = 5,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.93x = 12,146.39 × 5,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.93x = 63,381,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,381,836.86/8,803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.27

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