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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.56, 12,273.32 and 5,307.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.56, 12,273.32 and 5,307.77 is: 7,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.56 : 12,273.32 = 5,307.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.56/12,273.32 = 5,307.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.56x = 12,273.32 × 5,307.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.56x = 65,143,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,143,959.70/8,892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.67

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