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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.92, 12,236.40 and 5,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.92, 12,236.40 and 5,333.16 is: 7,359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.92 : 12,236.40 = 5,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.92/12,236.40 = 5,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.92x = 12,236.40 × 5,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.92x = 65,258,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,258,679.02/8,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.79

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