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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.49, 12,262.86 and 5,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.49, 12,262.86 and 5,529.20 is: 7,629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.49 : 12,262.86 = 5,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.49/12,262.86 = 5,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.49x = 12,262.86 × 5,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.49x = 67,803,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,803,744.20/8,886.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.98

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