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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.22, 12,075.39 and 5,023.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.22, 12,075.39 and 5,023.50 is: 6,932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.22 : 12,075.39 = 5,023.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.22/12,075.39 = 5,023.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.22x = 12,075.39 × 5,023.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.22x = 60,660,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,660,721.67/8,750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.48

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