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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.68, 12,203.22 and 6,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.68, 12,203.22 and 6,014.44 is: 8,290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.68 : 12,203.22 = 6,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.68/12,203.22 = 6,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.68x = 12,203.22 × 6,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.68x = 73,395,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,395,534.50/8,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.77

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