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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.76, 12,235.45 and 5,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.76, 12,235.45 and 5,510.10 is: 7,605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.76 : 12,235.45 = 5,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.76/12,235.45 = 5,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.76x = 12,235.45 × 5,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.76x = 67,418,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,418,569.86/8,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.24

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