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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.59, 12,197.70 and 7,273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.59, 12,197.70 and 7,273.95 is: 10,027.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.59 : 12,197.70 = 7,273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.59/12,197.70 = 7,273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.59x = 12,197.70 × 7,273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.59x = 88,725,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,725,459.92/8,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.07

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