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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.55, 12,149.02 and 5,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.55, 12,149.02 and 5,266.08 is: 7,267.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.55 : 12,149.02 = 5,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.55/12,149.02 = 5,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.55x = 12,149.02 × 5,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.55x = 63,977,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,977,650.50/8,803.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.26

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