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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.46, 12,265.99 and 5,303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.46, 12,265.99 and 5,303.32 is: 7,317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.46 : 12,265.99 = 5,303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.46/12,265.99 = 5,303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.46x = 12,265.99 × 5,303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.46x = 65,050,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,050,470.09/8,889.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.71

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