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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.88, 12,203.64 and 5,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.88, 12,203.64 and 5,529.12 is: 7,627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.88 : 12,203.64 = 5,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.88/12,203.64 = 5,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.88x = 12,203.64 × 5,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.88x = 67,475,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,475,390.00/8,846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.03

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