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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.60, 12,264.84 and 5,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.60, 12,264.84 and 5,163.60 is: 7,124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.60 : 12,264.84 = 5,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.60/12,264.84 = 5,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.60x = 12,264.84 × 5,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.60x = 63,330,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,330,727.82/8,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.14

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