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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.13, 12,012.91 and 5,347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.13, 12,012.91 and 5,347.22 is: 7,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.13 : 12,012.91 = 5,347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.13/12,012.91 = 5,347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.13x = 12,012.91 × 5,347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.13x = 64,235,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,235,599.18/8,704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,379.90

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