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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.65, 12,256.97 and 5,522.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.65, 12,256.97 and 5,522.55 is: 7,623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.65 : 12,256.97 = 5,522.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.65/12,256.97 = 5,522.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.65x = 12,256.97 × 5,522.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.65x = 67,689,687.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,689,687.16/8,878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.87

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