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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.28, 12,170.25 and 5,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.28, 12,170.25 and 5,284.44 is: 7,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.28 : 12,170.25 = 5,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.28/12,170.25 = 5,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.28x = 12,170.25 × 5,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.28x = 64,312,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,312,955.91/8,819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.31

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