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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805, 12,150.90 and 5,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805, 12,150.90 and 5,268.72 is: 7,270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805 : 12,150.90 = 5,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805/12,150.90 = 5,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805x = 12,150.90 × 5,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805x = 64,019,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,019,689.85/8,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.83

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