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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.46, 12,210.06 and 5,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.46, 12,210.06 and 5,261.44 is: 7,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.46 : 12,210.06 = 5,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.46/12,210.06 = 5,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.46x = 12,210.06 × 5,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.46x = 64,242,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,242,498.09/8,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.12

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