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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.62, 12,148.72 and 5,219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.62, 12,148.72 and 5,219.84 is: 7,201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.62 : 12,148.72 = 5,219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.62/12,148.72 = 5,219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.62x = 12,148.72 × 5,219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.62x = 63,414,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,414,391.93/8,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.58

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