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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.86, 12,213.82 and 7,259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.86, 12,213.82 and 7,259.65 is: 10,008.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.86 : 12,213.82 = 7,259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.86/12,213.82 = 7,259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.86x = 12,213.82 × 7,259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.86x = 88,668,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,668,036.90/8,858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.97

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