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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.36, 12,162.09 and 5,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.36, 12,162.09 and 5,272.88 is: 7,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.36 : 12,162.09 = 5,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.36/12,162.09 = 5,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.36x = 12,162.09 × 5,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.36x = 64,129,180.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,129,180.31/8,810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.84

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