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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.46, 12,272.64 and 5,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.46, 12,272.64 and 5,066.68 is: 6,990.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.46 : 12,272.64 = 5,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.46/12,272.64 = 5,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.46x = 12,272.64 × 5,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.46x = 62,181,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,181,539.64/8,895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.26

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