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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.68, 12,233.40 and 5,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.68, 12,233.40 and 5,327.20 is: 7,351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.68 : 12,233.40 = 5,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.68/12,233.40 = 5,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.68x = 12,233.40 × 5,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.68x = 65,169,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,169,768.48/8,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.62

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