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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.32, 12,220.70 and 5,078.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.32, 12,220.70 and 5,078.45 is: 7,007.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.32 : 12,220.70 = 5,078.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.32/12,220.70 = 5,078.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.32x = 12,220.70 × 5,078.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.32x = 62,062,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,062,127.42/8,856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.67

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