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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.01, 12,033.26 and 5,182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.01, 12,033.26 and 5,182.22 is: 7,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.01 : 12,033.26 = 5,182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.01/12,033.26 = 5,182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.01x = 12,033.26 × 5,182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.01x = 62,359,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,359,000.64/8,719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.07

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