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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.76, 12,157.20 and 5,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.76, 12,157.20 and 5,272.28 is: 7,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.76 : 12,157.20 = 5,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.76/12,157.20 = 5,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.76x = 12,157.20 × 5,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.76x = 64,096,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096,162.42/8,809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.59

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