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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.18, 12,228.30 and 5,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.18, 12,228.30 and 5,084.26 is: 7,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.18 : 12,228.30 = 5,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.18/12,228.30 = 5,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.18x = 12,228.30 × 5,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.18x = 62,171,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,171,914.35/8,861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.21

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