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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.38, 12,205.60 and 5,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.38, 12,205.60 and 5,069.08 is: 6,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.38 : 12,205.60 = 5,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.38/12,205.60 = 5,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.38x = 12,205.60 × 5,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.38x = 61,871,076.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,871,076.47/8,843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.32

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