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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.22, 12,264.30 and 5,110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.22, 12,264.30 and 5,110.98 is: 7,051.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.22 : 12,264.30 = 5,110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.22/12,264.30 = 5,110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.22x = 12,264.30 × 5,110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.22x = 62,682,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,682,592.01/8,889.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.53

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