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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.32, 13,269.24 and 5,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.32, 13,269.24 and 5,154.24 is: 7,716.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.32 : 13,269.24 = 5,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.32/13,269.24 = 5,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.32x = 13,269.24 × 5,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.32x = 68,392,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,392,847.58/8,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.39

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