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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.46, 12,212.82 and 5,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.46, 12,212.82 and 5,263.44 is: 7,263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.46 : 12,212.82 = 5,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.46/12,212.82 = 5,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.46x = 12,212.82 × 5,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.46x = 64,281,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,281,445.30/8,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.88

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