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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.56, 12,147.54 and 5,076.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.56, 12,147.54 and 5,076.56 is: 7,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.56 : 12,147.54 = 5,076.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.56/12,147.54 = 5,076.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.56x = 12,147.54 × 5,076.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.56x = 61,667,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,726.99/8,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.66

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