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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.84, 12,275.20 and 5,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.84, 12,275.20 and 5,310.12 is: 7,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.84 : 12,275.20 = 5,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.84/12,275.20 = 5,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.84x = 12,275.20 × 5,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.84x = 65,182,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,182,785.02/8,895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.33

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