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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.98, 12,157.71 and 5,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.98, 12,157.71 and 5,275.50 is: 7,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.98 : 12,157.71 = 5,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.98/12,157.71 = 5,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.98x = 12,157.71 × 5,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.98x = 64,137,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,137,999.11/8,812.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.67

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