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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.04, 12,261.30 and 5,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.04, 12,261.30 and 5,529.44 is: 7,633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.04 : 12,261.30 = 5,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.04/12,261.30 = 5,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.04x = 12,261.30 × 5,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.04x = 67,798,122.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,798,122.67/8,882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.17

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