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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.97, 12,203.30 and 5,306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.97, 12,203.30 and 5,306.18 is: 7,322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.97 : 12,203.30 = 5,306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.97/12,203.30 = 5,306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.97x = 12,203.30 × 5,306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.97x = 64,752,906.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,752,906.39/8,842.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.53

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