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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.51, 12,279.93 and 5,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.51, 12,279.93 and 5,362.40 is: 7,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.51 : 12,279.93 = 5,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.51/12,279.93 = 5,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.51x = 12,279.93 × 5,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.51x = 65,849,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,849,835.23/8,898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.10

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