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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.40, 12,215.40 and 5,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.40, 12,215.40 and 5,265.72 is: 7,266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.40 : 12,215.40 = 5,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.40/12,215.40 = 5,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.40x = 12,215.40 × 5,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.40x = 64,322,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,322,876.09/8,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.15

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