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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.36, 12,234.12 and 5,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.36, 12,234.12 and 5,329.52 is: 7,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.36 : 12,234.12 = 5,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.36/12,234.12 = 5,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.36x = 12,234.12 × 5,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.36x = 65,201,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201,987.22/8,864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.52

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