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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.02, 12,220.62 and 5,077.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.02, 12,220.62 and 5,077.11 is: 7,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.02 : 12,220.62 = 5,077.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.02/12,220.62 = 5,077.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.02x = 12,220.62 × 5,077.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.02x = 62,045,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,045,406.62/8,854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.60

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