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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.22, 12,006.09 and 5,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.22, 12,006.09 and 5,341.32 is: 7,371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.22 : 12,006.09 = 5,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.22/12,006.09 = 5,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.22x = 12,006.09 × 5,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.22x = 64,128,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,128,368.64/8,699.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.74

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