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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.68, 12,150.46 and 5,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.68, 12,150.46 and 5,267.88 is: 7,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.68 : 12,150.46 = 5,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.68/12,150.46 = 5,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.68x = 12,150.46 × 5,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.68x = 64,007,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,007,165.22/8,804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.68

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