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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.69, 12,214.73 and 7,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.69, 12,214.73 and 7,064.76 is: 9,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.69 : 12,214.73 = 7,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.69/12,214.73 = 7,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.69x = 12,214.73 × 7,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.69x = 86,294,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,294,100.59/8,858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.19

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