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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.62, 12,275.93 and 5,067.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.62, 12,275.93 and 5,067.26 is: 6,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.62 : 12,275.93 = 5,067.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.62/12,275.93 = 5,067.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.62x = 12,275.93 × 5,067.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.62x = 62,205,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,205,303.36/8,895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.80

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