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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.37, 12,152.45 and 5,269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.37, 12,152.45 and 5,269.37 is: 7,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.37 : 12,152.45 = 5,269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.37/12,152.45 = 5,269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.37x = 12,152.45 × 5,269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.37x = 64,035,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,035,694.69/8,806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.52

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