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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.68, 12,220.50 and 5,078.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.68, 12,220.50 and 5,078.28 is: 7,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.68 : 12,220.50 = 5,078.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.68/12,220.50 = 5,078.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.68x = 12,220.50 × 5,078.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.68x = 62,059,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,059,120.74/8,854.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.62

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