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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.84, 12,298.32 and 5,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.84, 12,298.32 and 5,554.20 is: 7,665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.84 : 12,298.32 = 5,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.84/12,298.32 = 5,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.84x = 12,298.32 × 5,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.84x = 68,307,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,307,328.94/8,910.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.64

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