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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.22, 12,238.37 and 5,092.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.22, 12,238.37 and 5,092.55 is: 7,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.22 : 12,238.37 = 5,092.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.22/12,238.37 = 5,092.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.22x = 12,238.37 × 5,092.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.22x = 62,324,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,324,511.14/8,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.06

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