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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.29, 12,265.56 and 7,275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.29, 12,265.56 and 7,275.15 is: 10,031.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.29 : 12,265.56 = 7,275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.29/12,265.56 = 7,275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.29x = 12,265.56 × 7,275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.29x = 89,233,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,233,788.83/8,895.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.58

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