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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.10, 12,206.34 and 5,068.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.10, 12,206.34 and 5,068.19 is: 6,994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.10 : 12,206.34 = 5,068.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.10/12,206.34 = 5,068.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.10x = 12,206.34 × 5,068.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.10x = 61,863,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,863,963.95/8,845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.15

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