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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.90, 12,222.34 and 8,108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.90, 12,222.34 and 8,108.52 is: 11,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.90 : 12,222.34 = 8,108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.90/12,222.34 = 8,108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.90x = 12,222.34 × 8,108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.90x = 99,105,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,105,088.34/8,855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.85

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