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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.25, 12,217.32 and 5,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.25, 12,217.32 and 5,126.25 is: 7,074.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.25 : 12,217.32 = 5,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.25/12,217.32 = 5,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.25x = 12,217.32 × 5,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.25x = 62,629,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,629,036.65/8,852.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.93

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