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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.76, 12,206.21 and 5,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.76, 12,206.21 and 5,531 is: 7,629.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.76 : 12,206.21 = 5,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.76/12,206.21 = 5,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.76x = 12,206.21 × 5,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.76x = 67,512,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,512,547.51/8,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.61

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