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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.44, 13,238.61 and 5,272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.44, 13,238.61 and 5,272.17 is: 7,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.44 : 13,238.61 = 5,272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.44/13,238.61 = 5,272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.44x = 13,238.61 × 5,272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.44x = 69,796,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,796,202.48/8,828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.84

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