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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.03, 12,149.38 and 5,445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.03, 12,149.38 and 5,445.95 is: 7,515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.03 : 12,149.38 = 5,445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.03/12,149.38 = 5,445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.03x = 12,149.38 × 5,445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.03x = 66,164,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,164,899.78/8,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,515.30

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