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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859, 12,224.40 and 5,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859, 12,224.40 and 5,081.13 is: 7,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859 : 12,224.40 = 5,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859/12,224.40 = 5,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859x = 12,224.40 × 5,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859x = 62,113,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,113,765.57/8,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.37

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