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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.86, 12,214.70 and 5,073.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.86, 12,214.70 and 5,073.64 is: 7,002.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.86 : 12,214.70 = 5,073.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.86/12,214.70 = 5,073.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.86x = 12,214.70 × 5,073.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.86x = 61,972,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972,953.63/8,849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.71

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