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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.14, 12,148.34 and 5,267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.14, 12,148.34 and 5,267.19 is: 7,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.14 : 12,148.34 = 5,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.14/12,148.34 = 5,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.14x = 12,148.34 × 5,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.14x = 63,987,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,987,614.96/8,803.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.73

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