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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.23, 12,160.97 and 5,035.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.23, 12,160.97 and 5,035.89 is: 6,949.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.23 : 12,160.97 = 5,035.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.23/12,160.97 = 5,035.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.23x = 12,160.97 × 5,035.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.23x = 61,241,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,241,307.21/8,812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.58

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