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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.02, 12,233.77 and 5,328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.02, 12,233.77 and 5,328.29 is: 7,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.02 : 12,233.77 = 5,328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.02/12,233.77 = 5,328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.02x = 12,233.77 × 5,328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.02x = 65,185,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,185,091.62/8,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.07

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