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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.22, 12,314.10 and 5,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.22, 12,314.10 and 5,787.52 is: 7,987.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.22 : 12,314.10 = 5,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.22/12,314.10 = 5,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.22x = 12,314.10 × 5,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.22x = 71,268,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,268,100.03/8,922.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,987.71

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