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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.34, 12,182.48 and 5,467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.34, 12,182.48 and 5,467.12 is: 7,545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.34 : 12,182.48 = 5,467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.34/12,182.48 = 5,467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.34x = 12,182.48 × 5,467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.34x = 66,603,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,603,080.06/8,826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.95

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