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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.60, 12,147.84 and 5,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.60, 12,147.84 and 5,446.08 is: 7,513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.60 : 12,147.84 = 5,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.60/12,147.84 = 5,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.60x = 12,147.84 × 5,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.60x = 66,158,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,158,108.47/8,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.19

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