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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.43, 12,156.56 and 5,448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.43, 12,156.56 and 5,448.30 is: 7,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.43 : 12,156.56 = 5,448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.43/12,156.56 = 5,448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.43x = 12,156.56 × 5,448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.43x = 66,232,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,232,585.85/8,807.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.08

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