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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,813.48, 12,160.34 and 5,274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,813.48, 12,160.34 and 5,274.19 is: 7,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,813.48 : 12,160.34 = 5,274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,813.48/12,160.34 = 5,274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,813.48x = 12,160.34 × 5,274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,813.48x = 64,135,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,135,882.82/8,813.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.02

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