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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.55, 12,269.94 and 5,355.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.55, 12,269.94 and 5,355.99 is: 7,390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.55 : 12,269.94 = 5,355.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.55/12,269.94 = 5,355.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.55x = 12,269.94 × 5,355.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.55x = 65,717,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,717,629.93/8,892.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.19

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