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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.08, 12,209.84 and 5,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.08, 12,209.84 and 5,122.24 is: 7,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.08 : 12,209.84 = 5,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.08/12,209.84 = 5,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.08x = 12,209.84 × 5,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.08x = 62,541,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541,730.84/8,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.99

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