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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.98, 12,197.83 and 5,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.98, 12,197.83 and 5,299.04 is: 7,310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.98 : 12,197.83 = 5,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.98/12,197.83 = 5,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.98x = 12,197.83 × 5,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.98x = 64,636,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,636,789.08/8,841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.22

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