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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.73, 12,152.08 and 5,267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.73, 12,152.08 and 5,267.93 is: 7,270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.73 : 12,152.08 = 5,267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.73/12,152.08 = 5,267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.73x = 12,152.08 × 5,267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.73x = 64,016,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016,306.79/8,804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.67

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