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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.44, 13,292.28 and 5,167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.44, 13,292.28 and 5,167.96 is: 7,749.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.44 : 13,292.28 = 5,167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.44/13,292.28 = 5,167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.44x = 13,292.28 × 5,167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.44x = 68,693,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,693,971.35/8,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.39

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