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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858, 12,226.20 and 5,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858, 12,226.20 and 5,134.16 is: 7,086.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858 : 12,226.20 = 5,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858/12,226.20 = 5,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858x = 12,226.20 × 5,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858x = 62,771,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,771,266.99/8,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.39

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