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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.84, 12,239.94 and 5,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.84, 12,239.94 and 5,513.80 is: 7,609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.84 : 12,239.94 = 5,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.84/12,239.94 = 5,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.84x = 12,239.94 × 5,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.84x = 67,488,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,488,581.17/8,868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,609.63

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