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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.26, 12,256.03 and 5,105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.26, 12,256.03 and 5,105.23 is: 7,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.26 : 12,256.03 = 5,105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.26/12,256.03 = 5,105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.26x = 12,256.03 × 5,105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.26x = 62,569,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,569,852.04/8,882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.36

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