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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.16, 12,205.32 and 5,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.16, 12,205.32 and 5,069.32 is: 6,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.16 : 12,205.32 = 5,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.16/12,205.32 = 5,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.16x = 12,205.32 × 5,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.16x = 61,872,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,872,672.78/8,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.09

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