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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.30, 12,151.68 and 5,267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.30, 12,151.68 and 5,267.82 is: 7,269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.30 : 12,151.68 = 5,267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.30/12,151.68 = 5,267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.30x = 12,151.68 × 5,267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.30x = 64,012,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,012,862.94/8,805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.81

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