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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.23, 12,212.94 and 5,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.23, 12,212.94 and 5,075.59 is: 7,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.23 : 12,212.94 = 5,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.23/12,212.94 = 5,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.23x = 12,212.94 × 5,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.23x = 61,987,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,987,876.13/8,851.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.31

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