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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.23, 12,197.60 and 5,061.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.23, 12,197.60 and 5,061.69 is: 6,985.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.23 : 12,197.60 = 5,061.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.23/12,197.60 = 5,061.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.23x = 12,197.60 × 5,061.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.23x = 61,740,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,740,469.94/8,838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.61

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