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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870, 12,242.22 and 6,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870, 12,242.22 and 6,221.48 is: 8,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870 : 12,242.22 = 6,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870/12,242.22 = 6,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870x = 12,242.22 × 6,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870x = 76,164,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,164,726.89/8,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.78

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