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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.48, 12,197.36 and 5,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.48, 12,197.36 and 5,062 is: 6,985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.48 : 12,197.36 = 5,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.48/12,197.36 = 5,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.48x = 12,197.36 × 5,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.48x = 61,743,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,743,036.32/8,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.71

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