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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.72, 12,234.96 and 5,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.72, 12,234.96 and 5,329.89 is: 7,352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.72 : 12,234.96 = 5,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.72/12,234.96 = 5,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.72x = 12,234.96 × 5,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.72x = 65,210,990.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,210,990.95/8,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.92

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