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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.50, 12,230.34 and 5,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.50, 12,230.34 and 5,279.06 is: 7,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.50 : 12,230.34 = 5,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.50/12,230.34 = 5,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.50x = 12,230.34 × 5,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.50x = 64,564,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,564,637.53/8,866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.86

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