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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.93, 12,209.28 and 5,071.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.93, 12,209.28 and 5,071.27 is: 6,998.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.93 : 12,209.28 = 5,071.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.93/12,209.28 = 5,071.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.93x = 12,209.28 × 5,071.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.93x = 61,916,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,916,555.39/8,846.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.65

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