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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.38, 12,211.21 and 5,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.38, 12,211.21 and 5,071.98 is: 6,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.38 : 12,211.21 = 5,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.38/12,211.21 = 5,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.38x = 12,211.21 × 5,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.38x = 61,935,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,935,012.90/8,848.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.59

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