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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.34, 12,021.83 and 5,352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.34, 12,021.83 and 5,352.21 is: 7,386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.34 : 12,021.83 = 5,352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.34/12,021.83 = 5,352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.34x = 12,021.83 × 5,352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.34x = 64,343,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,343,358.74/8,711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,386.16

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