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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.08, 12,203.90 and 5,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.08, 12,203.90 and 5,529.32 is: 7,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.08 : 12,203.90 = 5,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.08/12,203.90 = 5,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.08x = 12,203.90 × 5,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.08x = 67,479,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,479,268.35/8,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.29

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