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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.59, 12,293.97 and 5,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.59, 12,293.97 and 5,552.76 is: 7,662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.59 : 12,293.97 = 5,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.59/12,293.97 = 5,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.59x = 12,293.97 × 5,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.59x = 68,265,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,265,464.86/8,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.88

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