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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.83, 12,179.97 and 5,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.83, 12,179.97 and 5,288.36 is: 7,298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.83 : 12,179.97 = 5,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.83/12,179.97 = 5,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.83x = 12,179.97 × 5,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.83x = 64,412,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,412,005.25/8,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.13

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