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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.99, 12,230.49 and 5,878.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.99, 12,230.49 and 5,878.86 is: 8,116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.99 : 12,230.49 = 5,878.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.99/12,230.49 = 5,878.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.99x = 12,230.49 × 5,878.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.99x = 71,901,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,901,338.44/8,858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,116.21

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