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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.83, 12,154.93 and 5,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.83, 12,154.93 and 5,270.36 is: 7,273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.83 : 12,154.93 = 5,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.83/12,154.93 = 5,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.83x = 12,154.93 × 5,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.83x = 64,060,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,060,782.92/8,807.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.17

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