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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.96, 12,274.74 and 5,357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.96, 12,274.74 and 5,357.88 is: 7,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.96 : 12,274.74 = 5,357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.96/12,274.74 = 5,357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.96x = 12,274.74 × 5,357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.96x = 65,766,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,766,583.95/8,895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.86

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