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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.40, 12,278.04 and 5,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.40, 12,278.04 and 5,265.80 is: 7,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.40 : 12,278.04 = 5,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.40/12,278.04 = 5,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.40x = 12,278.04 × 5,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.40x = 64,653,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,653,703.03/8,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.58

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