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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.05, 12,153.34 and 5,272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.05, 12,153.34 and 5,272.21 is: 7,275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.05 : 12,153.34 = 5,272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.05/12,153.34 = 5,272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.05x = 12,153.34 × 5,272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.05x = 64,074,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,074,914.10/8,807.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.42

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