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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.76, 12,205.17 and 5,068.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.76, 12,205.17 and 5,068.13 is: 6,994.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.76 : 12,205.17 = 5,068.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.76/12,205.17 = 5,068.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.76x = 12,205.17 × 5,068.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.76x = 61,857,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,857,327.21/8,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.46

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