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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.20, 12,397.44 and 5,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.20, 12,397.44 and 5,448.32 is: 7,517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.20 : 12,397.44 = 5,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.20/12,397.44 = 5,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.20x = 12,397.44 × 5,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.20x = 67,545,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,545,220.30/8,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.39

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