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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.49, 12,183.90 and 5,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.49, 12,183.90 and 5,002.22 is: 6,901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.49 : 12,183.90 = 5,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.49/12,183.90 = 5,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.49x = 12,183.90 × 5,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.49x = 60,946,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,946,548.26/8,830.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.83

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