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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.62, 12,233.70 and 5,328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.62, 12,233.70 and 5,328.54 is: 7,352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.62 : 12,233.70 = 5,328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.62/12,233.70 = 5,328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.62x = 12,233.70 × 5,328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.62x = 65,187,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,187,759.80/8,866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.04

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