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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.08, 12,233.66 and 5,088.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.08, 12,233.66 and 5,088.16 is: 7,021.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.08 : 12,233.66 = 5,088.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.08/12,233.66 = 5,088.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.08x = 12,233.66 × 5,088.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.08x = 62,246,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246,819.47/8,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.57

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