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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,816.54, 12,165.54 and 5,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,816.54, 12,165.54 and 5,279 is: 7,284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,816.54 : 12,165.54 = 5,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,816.54/12,165.54 = 5,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,816.54x = 12,165.54 × 5,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,816.54x = 64,221,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,221,885.66/8,816.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.25

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