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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.68, 12,197.22 and 5,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.68, 12,197.22 and 5,112.04 is: 7,052.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.68 : 12,197.22 = 5,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.68/12,197.22 = 5,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.68x = 12,197.22 × 5,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.68x = 62,352,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,352,676.53/8,840.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.93

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