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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.84, 12,266.22 and 5,110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.84, 12,266.22 and 5,110.42 is: 7,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.84 : 12,266.22 = 5,110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.84/12,266.22 = 5,110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.84x = 12,266.22 × 5,110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.84x = 62,685,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,685,510.46/8,886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.75

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