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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.08, 12,267.48 and 5,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.08, 12,267.48 and 5,536.44 is: 7,637.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.08 : 12,267.48 = 5,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.08/12,267.48 = 5,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.08x = 12,267.48 × 5,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.08x = 67,918,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,918,166.97/8,893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.19

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