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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.67, 12,226.44 and 5,276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.67, 12,226.44 and 5,276.22 is: 7,277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.67 : 12,226.44 = 5,276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.67/12,226.44 = 5,276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.67x = 12,226.44 × 5,276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.67x = 64,509,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,509,387.26/8,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.96

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