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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.41, 12,148.37 and 5,262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.41, 12,148.37 and 5,262.95 is: 7,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.41 : 12,148.37 = 5,262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.41/12,148.37 = 5,262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.41x = 12,148.37 × 5,262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.41x = 63,936,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,936,176.83/8,800.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.14

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