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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.69, 12,262.28 and 5,906.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.69, 12,262.28 and 5,906.91 is: 8,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.69 : 12,262.28 = 5,906.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.69/12,262.28 = 5,906.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.69x = 12,262.28 × 5,906.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.69x = 72,432,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,432,154.82/8,886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.63

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