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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.13, 12,203.38 and 5,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.13, 12,203.38 and 5,068.73 is: 6,993.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.13 : 12,203.38 = 5,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.13/12,203.38 = 5,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.13x = 12,203.38 × 5,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.13x = 61,855,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855,638.31/8,845.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.19

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