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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.37, 12,156.47 and 5,448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.37, 12,156.47 and 5,448.23 is: 7,519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.37 : 12,156.47 = 5,448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.37/12,156.47 = 5,448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.37x = 12,156.47 × 5,448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.37x = 66,231,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,231,244.55/8,807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.98

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