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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.96, 12,200.22 and 5,303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.96, 12,200.22 and 5,303.88 is: 7,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.96 : 12,200.22 = 5,303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.96/12,200.22 = 5,303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.96x = 12,200.22 × 5,303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.96x = 64,708,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,708,502.85/8,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.34

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