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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.49, 12,202.36 and 5,486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.49, 12,202.36 and 5,486.09 is: 7,568.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.49 : 12,202.36 = 5,486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.49/12,202.36 = 5,486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.49x = 12,202.36 × 5,486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.49x = 66,943,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,943,261.96/8,844.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,568.92

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