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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.26, 12,210.58 and 5,071.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.26, 12,210.58 and 5,071.70 is: 6,998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.26 : 12,210.58 = 5,071.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.26/12,210.58 = 5,071.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.26x = 12,210.58 × 5,071.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.26x = 61,928,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,928,389.66/8,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.14

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