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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.34, 12,270.70 and 5,534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.34, 12,270.70 and 5,534.36 is: 7,636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.34 : 12,270.70 = 5,534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.34/12,270.70 = 5,534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.34x = 12,270.70 × 5,534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.34x = 67,910,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,910,522.38/8,893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.11

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