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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.44, 12,152.88 and 5,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.44, 12,152.88 and 5,080.44 is: 7,011.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.44 : 12,152.88 = 5,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.44/12,152.88 = 5,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.44x = 12,152.88 × 5,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.44x = 61,741,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,741,977.67/8,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.00

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