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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.44, 12,253.80 and 5,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.44, 12,253.80 and 5,522.82 is: 7,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.44 : 12,253.80 = 5,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.44/12,253.80 = 5,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.44x = 12,253.80 × 5,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.44x = 67,675,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,675,531.72/8,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.03

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