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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.60, 12,156.84 and 5,272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.60, 12,156.84 and 5,272.68 is: 7,276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.60 : 12,156.84 = 5,272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.60/12,156.84 = 5,272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.60x = 12,156.84 × 5,272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.60x = 64,099,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,099,127.13/8,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.88

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