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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.69, 12,147.69 and 5,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.69, 12,147.69 and 5,265.90 is: 7,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.69 : 12,147.69 = 5,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.69/12,147.69 = 5,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.69x = 12,147.69 × 5,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.69x = 63,968,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,968,520.77/8,802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.93

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