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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.96, 12,202.74 and 5,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.96, 12,202.74 and 5,306.92 is: 7,320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.96 : 12,202.74 = 5,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.96/12,202.74 = 5,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.96x = 12,202.74 × 5,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.96x = 64,758,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,758,964.96/8,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.74

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