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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.52, 12,146.52 and 5,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.52, 12,146.52 and 5,076.72 is: 7,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.52 : 12,146.52 = 5,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.52/12,146.52 = 5,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.52x = 12,146.52 × 5,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.52x = 61,664,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,664,481.01/8,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.12

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