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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.89, 12,200.88 and 5,064.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.89, 12,200.88 and 5,064.07 is: 6,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.89 : 12,200.88 = 5,064.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.89/12,200.88 = 5,064.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.89x = 12,200.88 × 5,064.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.89x = 61,786,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,786,110.38/8,840.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.68

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