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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.74, 12,197.48 and 5,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.74, 12,197.48 and 5,061.96 is: 6,985.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.74 : 12,197.48 = 5,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.74/12,197.48 = 5,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.74x = 12,197.48 × 5,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.74x = 61,743,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,743,155.86/8,838.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.52

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