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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.20, 12,082.50 and 5,218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.20, 12,082.50 and 5,218.74 is: 7,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.20 : 12,082.50 = 5,218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.20/12,082.50 = 5,218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.20x = 12,082.50 × 5,218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.20x = 63,055,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,055,426.05/8,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.05

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