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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.14, 12,201.22 and 5,527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.14, 12,201.22 and 5,527.38 is: 7,624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.14 : 12,201.22 = 5,527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.14/12,201.22 = 5,527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.14x = 12,201.22 × 5,527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.14x = 67,440,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,440,704.58/8,845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.61

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