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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.64, 12,175.50 and 5,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.64, 12,175.50 and 5,046.36 is: 6,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.64 : 12,175.50 = 5,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.64/12,175.50 = 5,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.64x = 12,175.50 × 5,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.64x = 61,441,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441,956.18/8,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.12

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