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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.63, 12,208.21 and 5,072.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.63, 12,208.21 and 5,072.23 is: 6,998.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.63 : 12,208.21 = 5,072.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.63/12,208.21 = 5,072.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.63x = 12,208.21 × 5,072.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.63x = 61,922,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,922,849.01/8,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.02

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