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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.89, 12,202.26 and 5,065.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.89, 12,202.26 and 5,065.07 is: 6,990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.89 : 12,202.26 = 5,065.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.89/12,202.26 = 5,065.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.89x = 12,202.26 × 5,065.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.89x = 61,805,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,805,301.06/8,841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.06

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