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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.40, 12,196.99 and 5,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.40, 12,196.99 and 5,061.68 is: 6,985.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.40 : 12,196.99 = 5,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.40/12,196.99 = 5,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.40x = 12,196.99 × 5,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.40x = 61,737,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,737,260.34/8,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.12

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