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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.68, 12,205.79 and 5,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.68, 12,205.79 and 5,446.24 is: 7,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.68 : 12,205.79 = 5,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.68/12,205.79 = 5,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.68x = 12,205.79 × 5,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.68x = 66,475,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,475,624.41/8,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.49

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