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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.36, 12,211.44 and 5,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.36, 12,211.44 and 5,072.48 is: 6,999.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.36 : 12,211.44 = 5,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.36/12,211.44 = 5,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.36x = 12,211.44 × 5,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.36x = 61,942,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,942,285.17/8,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.63

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