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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.59, 12,147.03 and 5,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.59, 12,147.03 and 5,445.90 is: 7,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.59 : 12,147.03 = 5,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.59/12,147.03 = 5,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.59x = 12,147.03 × 5,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.59x = 66,151,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,151,510.68/8,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.59

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