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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.63, 12,206.83 and 5,071.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.63, 12,206.83 and 5,071.23 is: 6,996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.63 : 12,206.83 = 5,071.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.63/12,206.83 = 5,071.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.63x = 12,206.83 × 5,071.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.63x = 61,903,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,903,642.50/8,847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.64

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