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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.28, 12,244.32 and 6,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.28, 12,244.32 and 6,297.08 is: 8,679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.28 : 12,244.32 = 6,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.28/12,244.32 = 6,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.28x = 12,244.32 × 6,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.28x = 77,103,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,103,493.20/8,883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.62

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