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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.03, 13,297.56 and 5,572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.03, 13,297.56 and 5,572.27 is: 8,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.03 : 13,297.56 = 5,572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.03/13,297.56 = 5,572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.03x = 13,297.56 × 5,572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.03x = 74,097,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,097,594.66/8,863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.30

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