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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.08, 12,278.04 and 5,069.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.08, 12,278.04 and 5,069.75 is: 6,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.08 : 12,278.04 = 5,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.08/12,278.04 = 5,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.08x = 12,278.04 × 5,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.08x = 62,246,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246,593.29/8,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.51

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