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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.09, 12,210.81 and 7,283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.09, 12,210.81 and 7,283.45 is: 10,040.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.09 : 12,210.81 = 7,283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.09/12,210.81 = 7,283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.09x = 12,210.81 × 7,283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.09x = 88,936,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,936,824.09/8,858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.18

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