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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.16, 12,226.50 and 5,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.16, 12,226.50 and 5,083 is: 7,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.16 : 12,226.50 = 5,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.16/12,226.50 = 5,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.16x = 12,226.50 × 5,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.16x = 62,147,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,147,299.50/8,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.03

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