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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.88, 12,033 and 5,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.88, 12,033 and 5,182.80 is: 7,151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.88 : 12,033 = 5,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.88/12,033 = 5,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.88x = 12,033 × 5,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.88x = 62,364,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,364,632.40/8,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.19

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