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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.42, 12,230.52 and 5,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.42, 12,230.52 and 5,277.26 is: 7,283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.42 : 12,230.52 = 5,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.42/12,230.52 = 5,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.42x = 12,230.52 × 5,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.42x = 64,543,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,543,633.98/8,861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.67

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