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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.97, 12,197.25 and 5,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.97, 12,197.25 and 5,061.45 is: 6,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.97 : 12,197.25 = 5,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.97/12,197.25 = 5,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.97x = 12,197.25 × 5,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.97x = 61,735,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,735,771.01/8,837.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.29

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