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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.96, 12,196.74 and 5,299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.96, 12,196.74 and 5,299.88 is: 7,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.96 : 12,196.74 = 5,299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.96/12,196.74 = 5,299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.96x = 12,196.74 × 5,299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.96x = 64,641,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,641,258.39/8,837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.05

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