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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.27, 12,152.52 and 5,449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.27, 12,152.52 and 5,449.17 is: 7,520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.27 : 12,152.52 = 5,449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.27/12,152.52 = 5,449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.27x = 12,152.52 × 5,449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.27x = 66,221,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,221,108.65/8,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.62

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