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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.47, 12,204.34 and 5,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.47, 12,204.34 and 5,068.16 is: 6,995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.47 : 12,204.34 = 5,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.47/12,204.34 = 5,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.47x = 12,204.34 × 5,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.47x = 61,853,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,853,594.66/8,842.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.06

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