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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.67, 12,081.17 and 5,219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.67, 12,081.17 and 5,219.21 is: 7,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.67 : 12,081.17 = 5,219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.67/12,081.17 = 5,219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.67x = 12,081.17 × 5,219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.67x = 63,054,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,054,120.02/8,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.52

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