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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.28, 12,221.37 and 5,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.28, 12,221.37 and 5,079.06 is: 7,009.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.28 : 12,221.37 = 5,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.28/12,221.37 = 5,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.28x = 12,221.37 × 5,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.28x = 62,073,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,073,071.51/8,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.72

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