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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.14, 12,212.94 and 5,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.14, 12,212.94 and 5,714.44 is: 7,886.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.14 : 12,212.94 = 5,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.14/12,212.94 = 5,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.14x = 12,212.94 × 5,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.14x = 69,790,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,790,112.85/8,849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.65

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