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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.70, 12,188.46 and 5,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.70, 12,188.46 and 5,292.22 is: 7,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.70 : 12,188.46 = 5,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.70/12,188.46 = 5,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.70x = 12,188.46 × 5,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.70x = 64,504,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504,011.78/8,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.35

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