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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.88, 13,284.18 and 5,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.88, 13,284.18 and 5,162.04 is: 7,740.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.88 : 13,284.18 = 5,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.88/13,284.18 = 5,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.88x = 13,284.18 × 5,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.88x = 68,573,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,573,468.53/8,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.65

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