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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.90, 12,250.68 and 5,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.90, 12,250.68 and 5,044.22 is: 7,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.90 : 12,250.68 = 5,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.90/12,250.68 = 5,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.90x = 12,250.68 × 5,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.90x = 61,795,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,795,125.07/8,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.68

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