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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.69, 12,149.07 and 5,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.69, 12,149.07 and 5,266.90 is: 7,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.69 : 12,149.07 = 5,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.69/12,149.07 = 5,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.69x = 12,149.07 × 5,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.69x = 63,987,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,987,936.78/8,803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.31

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