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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.44, 12,163.52 and 5,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.44, 12,163.52 and 5,279.60 is: 7,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.44 : 12,163.52 = 5,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.44/12,163.52 = 5,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.44x = 12,163.52 × 5,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.44x = 64,218,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,218,520.19/8,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.60

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