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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.03, 12,210.14 and 5,497.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.03, 12,210.14 and 5,497.74 is: 7,584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.03 : 12,210.14 = 5,497.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.03/12,210.14 = 5,497.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.03x = 12,210.14 × 5,497.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.03x = 67,128,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,128,188.83/8,851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,584.23

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