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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.99, 13,276.74 and 5,157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.99, 13,276.74 and 5,157.27 is: 7,733.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.99 : 13,276.74 = 5,157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.99/13,276.74 = 5,157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.99x = 13,276.74 × 5,157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.99x = 68,471,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,471,732.90/8,853.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.44

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