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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.40, 12,272.22 and 5,116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.40, 12,272.22 and 5,116.76 is: 7,061.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.40 : 12,272.22 = 5,116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.40/12,272.22 = 5,116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.40x = 12,272.22 × 5,116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.40x = 62,794,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,794,004.41/8,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.54

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