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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,619.22, 12,903.32 and 5,321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,619.22, 12,903.32 and 5,321.71 is: 7,966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,619.22 : 12,903.32 = 5,321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,619.22/12,903.32 = 5,321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,619.22x = 12,903.32 × 5,321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,619.22x = 68,667,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,667,700.47/8,619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.81

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