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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.44, 12,274.80 and 5,118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.44, 12,274.80 and 5,118.18 is: 7,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.44 : 12,274.80 = 5,118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.44/12,274.80 = 5,118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.44x = 12,274.80 × 5,118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.44x = 62,824,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,824,548.90/8,894.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.35

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