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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.95, 12,208.77 and 5,070.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.95, 12,208.77 and 5,070.13 is: 6,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.95 : 12,208.77 = 5,070.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.95/12,208.77 = 5,070.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.95x = 12,208.77 × 5,070.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.95x = 61,900,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900,051.04/8,846.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.77

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