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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.59, 12,273.12 and 5,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.59, 12,273.12 and 5,358.15 is: 7,395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.59 : 12,273.12 = 5,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.59/12,273.12 = 5,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.59x = 12,273.12 × 5,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.59x = 65,761,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,761,217.93/8,892.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.06

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