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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.93, 12,146.67 and 5,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.93, 12,146.67 and 5,265.14 is: 7,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.93 : 12,146.67 = 5,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.93/12,146.67 = 5,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.93x = 12,146.67 × 5,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.93x = 63,953,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,953,857.35/8,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.89

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