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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.05, 12,154.72 and 5,273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.05, 12,154.72 and 5,273.21 is: 7,276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.05 : 12,154.72 = 5,273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.05/12,154.72 = 5,273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.05x = 12,154.72 × 5,273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.05x = 64,094,391.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,094,391.05/8,808.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.80

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