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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.66, 12,212.46 and 5,022.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.66, 12,212.46 and 5,022.03 is: 6,930.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.66 : 12,212.46 = 5,022.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.66/12,212.46 = 5,022.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.66x = 12,212.46 × 5,022.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.66x = 61,331,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331,340.49/8,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.36

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