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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.88, 12,268.15 and 5,352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.88, 12,268.15 and 5,352.94 is: 7,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.88 : 12,268.15 = 5,352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.88/12,268.15 = 5,352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.88x = 12,268.15 × 5,352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.88x = 65,670,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,670,670.86/8,895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.14

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