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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.44, 12,218.46 and 5,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.44, 12,218.46 and 5,076.96 is: 7,006.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.44 : 12,218.46 = 5,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.44/12,218.46 = 5,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.44x = 12,218.46 × 5,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.44x = 62,032,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,032,628.81/8,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.61

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