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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.44, 12,231.20 and 5,328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.44, 12,231.20 and 5,328.64 is: 7,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.44 : 12,231.20 = 5,328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.44/12,231.20 = 5,328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.44x = 12,231.20 × 5,328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.44x = 65,175,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,175,661.57/8,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.31

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