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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.53, 12,232.95 and 5,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.53, 12,232.95 and 5,036.14 is: 6,949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.53 : 12,232.95 = 5,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.53/12,232.95 = 5,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.53x = 12,232.95 × 5,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.53x = 61,606,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,606,848.81/8,864.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.82

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