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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.93, 12,207.90 and 5,070.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.93, 12,207.90 and 5,070.27 is: 6,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.93 : 12,207.90 = 5,070.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.93/12,207.90 = 5,070.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.93x = 12,207.90 × 5,070.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.93x = 61,897,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,897,349.13/8,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.27

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