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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.26, 12,183.44 and 5,514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.26, 12,183.44 and 5,514.50 is: 7,606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.26 : 12,183.44 = 5,514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.26/12,183.44 = 5,514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.26x = 12,183.44 × 5,514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.26x = 67,185,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,185,579.88/8,832.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.84

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