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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.86, 12,249.78 and 5,388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.86, 12,249.78 and 5,388.88 is: 8,089.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.86 : 12,249.78 = 5,388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.86/12,249.78 = 5,388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.86x = 12,249.78 × 5,388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.86x = 66,012,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,012,594.45/8,159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,089.92

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