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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.25, 12,213.09 and 5,073.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.25, 12,213.09 and 5,073.03 is: 7,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.25 : 12,213.09 = 5,073.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.25/12,213.09 = 5,073.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.25x = 12,213.09 × 5,073.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.25x = 61,957,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957,371.96/8,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.43

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