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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.21, 12,073.81 and 5,393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.21, 12,073.81 and 5,393.95 is: 7,441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.21 : 12,073.81 = 5,393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.21/12,073.81 = 5,393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.21x = 12,073.81 × 5,393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.21x = 65,125,527.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125,527.45/8,752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.04

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