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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.87, 12,214.23 and 5,074.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.87, 12,214.23 and 5,074.11 is: 7,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.87 : 12,214.23 = 5,074.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.87/12,214.23 = 5,074.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.87x = 12,214.23 × 5,074.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.87x = 61,976,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,976,392.39/8,850.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.30

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