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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.30, 12,267.30 and 5,354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.30, 12,267.30 and 5,354.86 is: 7,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.30 : 12,267.30 = 5,354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.30/12,267.30 = 5,354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.30x = 12,267.30 × 5,354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.30x = 65,689,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,689,674.08/8,889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.75

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