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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820, 12,167.38 and 5,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820, 12,167.38 and 5,282.52 is: 7,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820 : 12,167.38 = 5,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820/12,167.38 = 5,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820x = 12,167.38 × 5,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820x = 64,274,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,274,428.20/8,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.35

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