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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.49, 12,265.62 and 5,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.49, 12,265.62 and 5,531.20 is: 7,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.49 : 12,265.62 = 5,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.49/12,265.62 = 5,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.49x = 12,265.62 × 5,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.49x = 67,843,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,843,597.34/8,888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.75

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