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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.52, 12,224.29 and 5,501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.52, 12,224.29 and 5,501.26 is: 7,591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.52 : 12,224.29 = 5,501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.52/12,224.29 = 5,501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.52x = 12,224.29 × 5,501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.52x = 67,248,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,248,936.48/8,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,591.45

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