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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.20, 13,358.40 and 5,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.20, 13,358.40 and 5,011.20 is: 7,522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.20 : 13,358.40 = 5,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.20/13,358.40 = 5,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.20x = 13,358.40 × 5,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.20x = 66,941,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,941,614.08/8,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.21

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