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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.51, 12,202.08 and 5,065.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.51, 12,202.08 and 5,065.89 is: 6,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.51 : 12,202.08 = 5,065.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.51/12,202.08 = 5,065.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.51x = 12,202.08 × 5,065.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.51x = 61,814,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814,395.05/8,841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.38

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