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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.74, 12,149.12 and 5,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.74, 12,149.12 and 5,269.24 is: 7,269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.74 : 12,149.12 = 5,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.74/12,149.12 = 5,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.74x = 12,149.12 × 5,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.74x = 64,016,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016,629.07/8,806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.05

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