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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.67, 12,250.80 and 7,286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.67, 12,250.80 and 7,286.55 is: 10,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.67 : 12,250.80 = 7,286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.67/12,250.80 = 7,286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.67x = 12,250.80 × 7,286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.67x = 89,266,066.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,266,066.74/8,885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.07

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