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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.78, 12,158.91 and 5,273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.78, 12,158.91 and 5,273.65 is: 7,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.78 : 12,158.91 = 5,273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.78/12,158.91 = 5,273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.78x = 12,158.91 × 5,273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.78x = 64,121,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,121,835.72/8,809.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.48

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