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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.96, 12,212.13 and 5,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.96, 12,212.13 and 5,262.94 is: 7,263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.96 : 12,212.13 = 5,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.96/12,212.13 = 5,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.96x = 12,212.13 × 5,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.96x = 64,271,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,271,707.46/8,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.19

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