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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.76, 12,154.44 and 5,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.76, 12,154.44 and 5,270.28 is: 7,272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.76 : 12,154.44 = 5,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.76/12,154.44 = 5,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.76x = 12,154.44 × 5,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.76x = 64,057,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,057,302.04/8,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.83

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