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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.50, 12,230.60 and 5,506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.50, 12,230.60 and 5,506.32 is: 7,602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.50 : 12,230.60 = 5,506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.50/12,230.60 = 5,506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.50x = 12,230.60 × 5,506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.50x = 67,345,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,345,597.39/8,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.37

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