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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.44, 12,234.42 and 5,089.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.44, 12,234.42 and 5,089.80 is: 7,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.44 : 12,234.42 = 5,089.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.44/12,234.42 = 5,089.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.44x = 12,234.42 × 5,089.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.44x = 62,270,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,270,750.92/8,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.20

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