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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.63, 12,202.70 and 5,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.63, 12,202.70 and 5,068.23 is: 6,992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.63 : 12,202.70 = 5,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.63/12,202.70 = 5,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.63x = 12,202.70 × 5,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.63x = 61,846,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,846,064.88/8,844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.50

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