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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886, 12,262.68 and 5,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886, 12,262.68 and 5,160 is: 7,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886 : 12,262.68 = 5,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886/12,262.68 = 5,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886x = 12,262.68 × 5,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886x = 63,275,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,275,428.80/8,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.80

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