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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.76, 12,150.24 and 5,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.76, 12,150.24 and 5,448.80 is: 7,519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.76 : 12,150.24 = 5,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.76/12,150.24 = 5,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.76x = 12,150.24 × 5,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.76x = 66,204,227.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,204,227.71/8,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.99

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