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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.46, 12,214.20 and 5,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.46, 12,214.20 and 5,264.44 is: 7,265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.46 : 12,214.20 = 5,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.46/12,214.20 = 5,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.46x = 12,214.20 × 5,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.46x = 64,300,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,300,923.05/8,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.26

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