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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.41, 12,081.09 and 5,218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.41, 12,081.09 and 5,218.69 is: 7,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.41 : 12,081.09 = 5,218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.41/12,081.09 = 5,218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.41x = 12,081.09 × 5,218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.41x = 63,047,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,047,463.57/8,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.62

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