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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.28, 12,265.80 and 5,112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.28, 12,265.80 and 5,112.17 is: 7,054.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.28 : 12,265.80 = 5,112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.28/12,265.80 = 5,112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.28x = 12,265.80 × 5,112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.28x = 62,704,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,704,793.46/8,888.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.77

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