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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.86, 12,215.68 and 5,076.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.86, 12,215.68 and 5,076.19 is: 7,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.86 : 12,215.68 = 5,076.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.86/12,215.68 = 5,076.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.86x = 12,215.68 × 5,076.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.86x = 62,009,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,009,046.53/8,852.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.41

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