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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.92, 12,186.86 and 5,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.92, 12,186.86 and 5,473.30 is: 7,556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.92 : 12,186.86 = 5,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.92/12,186.86 = 5,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.92x = 12,186.86 × 5,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.92x = 66,702,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,702,340.84/8,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.69

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