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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.34, 12,220.41 and 5,078.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.34, 12,220.41 and 5,078.66 is: 7,008.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.34 : 12,220.41 = 5,078.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.34/12,220.41 = 5,078.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.34x = 12,220.41 × 5,078.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.34x = 62,063,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063,246.35/8,855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.57

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