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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.17, 12,277.96 and 5,362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.17, 12,277.96 and 5,362.33 is: 7,399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.17 : 12,277.96 = 5,362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.17/12,277.96 = 5,362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.17x = 12,277.96 × 5,362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.17x = 65,838,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,838,473.25/8,897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.93

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