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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.55, 12,151.32 and 5,270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.55, 12,151.32 and 5,270.71 is: 7,273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.55 : 12,151.32 = 5,270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.55/12,151.32 = 5,270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.55x = 12,151.32 × 5,270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.55x = 64,046,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,046,083.84/8,805.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.38

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