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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.35, 12,220.17 and 4,822.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.35, 12,220.17 and 4,822.09 is: 6,654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.35 : 12,220.17 = 4,822.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.35/12,220.17 = 4,822.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.35x = 12,220.17 × 4,822.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.35x = 58,926,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,926,759.56/8,855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.37

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