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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.94, 12,244.20 and 5,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.94, 12,244.20 and 5,044.07 is: 6,960.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.94 : 12,244.20 = 5,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.94/12,244.20 = 5,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.94x = 12,244.20 × 5,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.94x = 61,760,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,760,613.59/8,872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.56

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