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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,880.91, 12,260.07 and 5,524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,880.91, 12,260.07 and 5,524.81 is: 7,626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.91 : 12,260.07 = 5,524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.91/12,260.07 = 5,524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.91x = 12,260.07 × 5,524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.91x = 67,734,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,734,526.69/8,880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.98

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