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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.76, 12,267.55 and 5,528.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.76, 12,267.55 and 5,528.57 is: 7,630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.76 : 12,267.55 = 5,528.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.76/12,267.55 = 5,528.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.76x = 12,267.55 × 5,528.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.76x = 67,822,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,822,023.48/8,887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.95

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