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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.76, 12,197.40 and 5,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.76, 12,197.40 and 5,250.48 is: 7,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.76 : 12,197.40 = 5,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.76/12,197.40 = 5,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.76x = 12,197.40 × 5,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.76x = 64,042,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,042,204.75/8,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.07

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