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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.68, 12,147.84 and 5,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.68, 12,147.84 and 5,267.96 is: 7,269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.68 : 12,147.84 = 5,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.68/12,147.84 = 5,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.68x = 12,147.84 × 5,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.68x = 63,994,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,994,335.21/8,802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.87

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