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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.37, 12,220.44 and 5,078.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.37, 12,220.44 and 5,078.61 is: 7,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.37 : 12,220.44 = 5,078.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.37/12,220.44 = 5,078.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.37x = 12,220.44 × 5,078.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.37x = 62,062,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,062,848.79/8,855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.50

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