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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.76, 13,224.78 and 5,116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.76, 13,224.78 and 5,116.12 is: 7,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.76 : 13,224.78 = 5,116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.76/13,224.78 = 5,116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.76x = 13,224.78 × 5,116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.76x = 67,659,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,659,561.45/8,814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.71

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