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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.99, 12,218.51 and 5,027.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.99, 12,218.51 and 5,027.00 is: 6,935.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.99 : 12,218.51 = 5,027.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.99/12,218.51 = 5,027.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.99x = 12,218.51 × 5,027.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.99x = 61,422,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,422,363.54/8,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.69

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