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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,813.62, 12,162.68 and 5,036.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,813.62, 12,162.68 and 5,036.74 is: 6,950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,813.62 : 12,162.68 = 5,036.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,813.62/12,162.68 = 5,036.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,813.62x = 12,162.68 × 5,036.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,813.62x = 61,260,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,260,265.77/8,813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.64

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