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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.95, 12,162.02 and 5,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.95, 12,162.02 and 5,277.22 is: 7,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.95 : 12,162.02 = 5,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.95/12,162.02 = 5,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.95x = 12,162.02 × 5,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.95x = 64,181,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,181,598.39/8,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.48

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