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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.66, 12,261.03 and 5,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.66, 12,261.03 and 5,298.84 is: 7,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.66 : 12,261.03 = 5,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.66/12,261.03 = 5,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.66x = 12,261.03 × 5,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.66x = 64,969,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,969,236.21/8,883.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.34

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