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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.33, 12,231.23 and 5,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.33, 12,231.23 and 5,506.26 is: 7,596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.33 : 12,231.23 = 5,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.33/12,231.23 = 5,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.33x = 12,231.23 × 5,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.33x = 67,348,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,348,332.50/8,865.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.82

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