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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.59, 12,225.57 and 7,164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.59, 12,225.57 and 7,164.18 is: 9,877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.59 : 12,225.57 = 7,164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.59/12,225.57 = 7,164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.59x = 12,225.57 × 7,164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.59x = 87,586,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,586,157.22/8,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,877.11

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