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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.99, 12,257.69 and 5,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.99, 12,257.69 and 5,296.68 is: 7,308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.99 : 12,257.69 = 5,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.99/12,257.69 = 5,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.99x = 12,257.69 × 5,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.99x = 64,925,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,925,034.99/8,883.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.09

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