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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.95, 12,210.92 and 5,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.95, 12,210.92 and 5,263.71 is: 7,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.95 : 12,210.92 = 5,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.95/12,210.92 = 5,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.95x = 12,210.92 × 5,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.95x = 64,274,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,274,654.34/8,848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.54

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