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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.14, 12,174.99 and 5,045.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.14, 12,174.99 and 5,045.47 is: 6,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.14 : 12,174.99 = 5,045.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.14/12,174.99 = 5,045.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.14x = 12,174.99 × 5,045.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.14x = 61,428,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428,546.80/8,822.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.00

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