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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.67, 12,237.30 and 5,848.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.67, 12,237.30 and 5,848.95 is: 8,068.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.67 : 12,237.30 = 5,848.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.67/12,237.30 = 5,848.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.67x = 12,237.30 × 5,848.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.67x = 71,575,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,575,355.84/8,870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.77

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