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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.45, 12,203.94 and 5,066.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.45, 12,203.94 and 5,066.63 is: 6,991.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.45 : 12,203.94 = 5,066.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.45/12,203.94 = 5,066.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.45x = 12,203.94 × 5,066.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.45x = 61,832,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,832,848.52/8,843.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.94

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