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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.94, 12,264.03 and 5,162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.94, 12,264.03 and 5,162.22 is: 7,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.94 : 12,264.03 = 5,162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.94/12,264.03 = 5,162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.94x = 12,264.03 × 5,162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.94x = 63,309,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,309,620.95/8,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.29

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