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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.97, 12,215.43 and 5,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.97, 12,215.43 and 5,496.60 is: 7,584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.97 : 12,215.43 = 5,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.97/12,215.43 = 5,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.97x = 12,215.43 × 5,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.97x = 67,143,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,143,332.54/8,852.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,584.27

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