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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.16, 12,260.22 and 5,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.16, 12,260.22 and 5,159 is: 7,117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.16 : 12,260.22 = 5,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.16/12,260.22 = 5,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.16x = 12,260.22 × 5,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.16x = 63,250,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250,474.98/8,887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.06

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