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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.54, 12,220.68 and 5,078.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.54, 12,220.68 and 5,078.84 is: 7,008.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.54 : 12,220.68 = 5,078.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.54/12,220.68 = 5,078.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.54x = 12,220.68 × 5,078.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.54x = 62,066,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,066,817.31/8,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.82

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