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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.60, 12,226.14 and 5,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.60, 12,226.14 and 5,502.24 is: 7,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.60 : 12,226.14 = 5,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.60/12,226.14 = 5,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.60x = 12,226.14 × 5,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.60x = 67,271,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,271,156.55/8,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.02

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