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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.82, 12,202.17 and 5,528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.82, 12,202.17 and 5,528.06 is: 7,625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.82 : 12,202.17 = 5,528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.82/12,202.17 = 5,528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.82x = 12,202.17 × 5,528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.82x = 67,454,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,454,330.76/8,845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.56

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