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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.28, 12,271.62 and 5,355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.28, 12,271.62 and 5,355.64 is: 7,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.28 : 12,271.62 = 5,355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.28/12,271.62 = 5,355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.28x = 12,271.62 × 5,355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.28x = 65,722,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,722,378.94/8,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.95

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