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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.67, 12,082.55 and 5,220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.67, 12,082.55 and 5,220.21 is: 7,202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.67 : 12,082.55 = 5,220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.67/12,082.55 = 5,220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.67x = 12,082.55 × 5,220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.67x = 63,073,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,073,448.34/8,756.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.90

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