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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.27, 12,216.06 and 5,075.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.27, 12,216.06 and 5,075.45 is: 7,004.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.27 : 12,216.06 = 5,075.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.27/12,216.06 = 5,075.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.27x = 12,216.06 × 5,075.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.27x = 62,001,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,001,940.65/8,852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.08

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