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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.64, 12,228.20 and 5,083.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.64, 12,228.20 and 5,083.78 is: 7,015.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.64 : 12,228.20 = 5,083.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.64/12,228.20 = 5,083.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.64x = 12,228.20 × 5,083.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.64x = 62,165,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,165,453.18/8,860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.91

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