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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.84, 12,225.20 and 5,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.84, 12,225.20 and 5,322.04 is: 7,344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.84 : 12,225.20 = 5,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.84/12,225.20 = 5,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.84x = 12,225.20 × 5,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.84x = 65,062,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,062,946.23/8,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.41

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