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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.52, 12,256.62 and 5,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.52, 12,256.62 and 5,297.04 is: 7,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.52 : 12,256.62 = 5,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.52/12,256.62 = 5,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.52x = 12,256.62 × 5,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.52x = 64,923,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,923,806.40/8,882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.17

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