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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.72, 12,212.64 and 5,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.72, 12,212.64 and 5,124 is: 7,070.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.72 : 12,212.64 = 5,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.72/12,212.64 = 5,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.72x = 12,212.64 × 5,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.72x = 62,577,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,577,567.36/8,850.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.34

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