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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.34, 12,268.29 and 5,111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.34, 12,268.29 and 5,111.92 is: 7,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.34 : 12,268.29 = 5,111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.34/12,268.29 = 5,111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.34x = 12,268.29 × 5,111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.34x = 62,714,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,714,517.02/8,888.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.82

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