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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.80, 12,270.24 and 5,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.80, 12,270.24 and 5,355.20 is: 7,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.80 : 12,270.24 = 5,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.80/12,270.24 = 5,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.80x = 12,270.24 × 5,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.80x = 65,709,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,709,589.25/8,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.08

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