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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.92, 12,203.06 and 5,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.92, 12,203.06 and 5,015.36 is: 6,920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.92 : 12,203.06 = 5,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.92/12,203.06 = 5,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.92x = 12,203.06 × 5,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.92x = 61,202,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,202,739.00/8,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.32

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