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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.60, 12,160.98 and 5,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.60, 12,160.98 and 5,275.68 is: 7,281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.60 : 12,160.98 = 5,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.60/12,160.98 = 5,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.60x = 12,160.98 × 5,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.60x = 64,157,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,157,438.97/8,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.02

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