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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.02, 12,225.51 and 5,082.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.02, 12,225.51 and 5,082.35 is: 7,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.02 : 12,225.51 = 5,082.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.02/12,225.51 = 5,082.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.02x = 12,225.51 × 5,082.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.02x = 62,134,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,134,320.75/8,859.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.68

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