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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.46, 12,222.99 and 5,320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.46, 12,222.99 and 5,320.38 is: 7,341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.46 : 12,222.99 = 5,320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.46/12,222.99 = 5,320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.46x = 12,222.99 × 5,320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.46x = 65,030,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,030,951.54/8,858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.11

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