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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.07, 12,204.80 and 5,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.07, 12,204.80 and 5,067.50 is: 6,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.07 : 12,204.80 = 5,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.07/12,204.80 = 5,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.07x = 12,204.80 × 5,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.07x = 61,847,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,847,848.18/8,845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.36

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