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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.50, 12,194.62 and 5,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.50, 12,194.62 and 5,060 is: 6,982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.50 : 12,194.62 = 5,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.50/12,194.62 = 5,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.50x = 12,194.62 × 5,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.50x = 61,704,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,704,777.20/8,836.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.94

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