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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.74, 12,144.98 and 5,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.74, 12,144.98 and 5,266.24 is: 7,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.74 : 12,144.98 = 5,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.74/12,144.98 = 5,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.74x = 12,144.98 × 5,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.74x = 63,958,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,958,379.48/8,803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.91

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