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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.89, 12,213.36 and 5,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.89, 12,213.36 and 5,073.68 is: 7,001.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.89 : 12,213.36 = 5,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.89/12,213.36 = 5,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.89x = 12,213.36 × 5,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.89x = 61,966,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,966,680.36/8,849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.97

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