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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.36, 12,220.08 and 5,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.36, 12,220.08 and 5,714.72 is: 7,886.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.36 : 12,220.08 = 5,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.36/12,220.08 = 5,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.36x = 12,220.08 × 5,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.36x = 69,834,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,834,335.58/8,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.11

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