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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.64, 12,298.12 and 5,722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.64, 12,298.12 and 5,722.22 is: 7,900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.64 : 12,298.12 = 5,722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.64/12,298.12 = 5,722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.64x = 12,298.12 × 5,722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.64x = 70,372,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,372,548.23/8,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.25

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