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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.27, 12,195.99 and 5,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.27, 12,195.99 and 5,303.73 is: 7,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.27 : 12,195.99 = 5,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.27/12,195.99 = 5,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.27x = 12,195.99 × 5,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.27x = 64,684,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,684,238.04/8,841.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.17

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