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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.82, 12,207.52 and 5,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.82, 12,207.52 and 5,069.70 is: 6,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.82 : 12,207.52 = 5,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.82/12,207.52 = 5,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.82x = 12,207.52 × 5,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.82x = 61,888,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,888,412.78/8,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.35

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