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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.16, 12,227.55 and 5,084.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.16, 12,227.55 and 5,084.63 is: 7,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.16 : 12,227.55 = 5,084.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.16/12,227.55 = 5,084.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.16x = 12,227.55 × 5,084.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.16x = 62,172,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,172,567.56/8,861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.31

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