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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.24, 12,163.94 and 5,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.24, 12,163.94 and 5,036.60 is: 6,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.24 : 12,163.94 = 5,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.24/12,163.94 = 5,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.24x = 12,163.94 × 5,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.24x = 61,264,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,264,900.20/8,814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.67

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