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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.56, 12,147.36 and 5,445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.56, 12,147.36 and 5,445.92 is: 7,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.56 : 12,147.36 = 5,445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.56/12,147.36 = 5,445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.56x = 12,147.36 × 5,445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.56x = 66,153,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,153,550.77/8,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,515.26

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