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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.06, 12,272.63 and 5,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.06, 12,272.63 and 5,307.27 is: 7,324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.06 : 12,272.63 = 5,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.06/12,272.63 = 5,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.06x = 12,272.63 × 5,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.06x = 65,134,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,134,134.48/8,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.98

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