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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949, 12,349.62 and 5,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949, 12,349.62 and 5,223 is: 7,207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949 : 12,349.62 = 5,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949/12,349.62 = 5,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949x = 12,349.62 × 5,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949x = 64,502,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,502,065.26/8,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.74

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