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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.08, 12,225.84 and 5,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.08, 12,225.84 and 5,083.44 is: 7,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.08 : 12,225.84 = 5,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.08/12,225.84 = 5,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.08x = 12,225.84 × 5,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.08x = 62,149,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,149,324.09/8,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.12

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