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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.28, 12,219.92 and 5,075.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.28, 12,219.92 and 5,075.81 is: 7,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.28 : 12,219.92 = 5,075.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.28/12,219.92 = 5,075.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.28x = 12,219.92 × 5,075.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.28x = 62,025,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,025,992.14/8,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.41

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