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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.43, 12,155.18 and 5,447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.43, 12,155.18 and 5,447.30 is: 7,518.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.43 : 12,155.18 = 5,447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.43/12,155.18 = 5,447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.43x = 12,155.18 × 5,447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.43x = 66,212,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,212,824.00/8,806.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.69

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