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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.21, 12,216.89 and 5,077.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.21, 12,216.89 and 5,077.04 is: 7,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.21 : 12,216.89 = 5,077.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.21/12,216.89 = 5,077.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.21x = 12,216.89 × 5,077.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.21x = 62,025,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,025,590.81/8,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.42

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