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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.52, 12,237.48 and 5,510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.52, 12,237.48 and 5,510.70 is: 7,604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.52 : 12,237.48 = 5,510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.52/12,237.48 = 5,510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.52x = 12,237.48 × 5,510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.52x = 67,437,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,437,081.04/8,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.95

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