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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.28, 12,253.94 and 6,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.28, 12,253.94 and 6,232.28 is: 8,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.28 : 12,253.94 = 6,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.28/12,253.94 = 6,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.28x = 12,253.94 × 6,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.28x = 76,369,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,369,985.18/8,884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.08

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