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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.21, 12,260.52 and 5,525.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.21, 12,260.52 and 5,525.11 is: 7,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.21 : 12,260.52 = 5,525.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.21/12,260.52 = 5,525.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.21x = 12,260.52 × 5,525.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.21x = 67,740,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,740,721.66/8,881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.42

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