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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.48, 12,204.26 and 5,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.48, 12,204.26 and 5,067 is: 6,992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.48 : 12,204.26 = 5,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.48/12,204.26 = 5,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.48x = 12,204.26 × 5,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.48x = 61,838,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,838,985.42/8,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.61

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