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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.51, 12,154.22 and 5,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.51, 12,154.22 and 5,450.40 is: 7,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.51 : 12,154.22 = 5,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.51/12,154.22 = 5,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.51x = 12,154.22 × 5,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.51x = 66,245,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,245,360.69/8,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.32

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