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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.53, 12,210.90 and 5,069.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.53, 12,210.90 and 5,069.94 is: 6,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.53 : 12,210.90 = 5,069.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.53/12,210.90 = 5,069.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.53x = 12,210.90 × 5,069.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.53x = 61,908,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908,562.75/8,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.27

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