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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.92, 12,214.80 and 6,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.92, 12,214.80 and 6,059.52 is: 8,367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.92 : 12,214.80 = 6,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.92/12,214.80 = 6,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.92x = 12,214.80 × 6,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.92x = 74,015,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,015,824.90/8,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.23

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