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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.49, 12,157.61 and 5,273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.49, 12,157.61 and 5,273.61 is: 7,277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.49 : 12,157.61 = 5,273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.49/12,157.61 = 5,273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.49x = 12,157.61 × 5,273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.49x = 64,114,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,114,467.30/8,810.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.06

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