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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.86, 12,229.08 and 5,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.86, 12,229.08 and 5,461.12 is: 7,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.86 : 12,229.08 = 5,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.86/12,229.08 = 5,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.86x = 12,229.08 × 5,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.86x = 66,784,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,784,468.18/8,865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.77

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