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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.53, 12,235.85 and 5,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.53, 12,235.85 and 5,329.80 is: 7,355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.53 : 12,235.85 = 5,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.53/12,235.85 = 5,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.53x = 12,235.85 × 5,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.53x = 65,214,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,214,606.68/8,866.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.14

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