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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.22, 12,033.87 and 5,137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.22, 12,033.87 and 5,137.26 is: 7,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.22 : 12,033.87 = 5,137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.22/12,033.87 = 5,137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.22x = 12,033.87 × 5,137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.22x = 61,821,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,821,119.00/8,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.40

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