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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853, 12,218.58 and 5,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853, 12,218.58 and 5,129.16 is: 7,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853 : 12,218.58 = 5,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853/12,218.58 = 5,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853x = 12,218.58 × 5,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853x = 62,671,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,671,051.79/8,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.08

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