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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.84, 12,086.01 and 5,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.84, 12,086.01 and 5,220.28 is: 7,204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.84 : 12,086.01 = 5,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.84/12,086.01 = 5,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.84x = 12,086.01 × 5,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.84x = 63,092,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,092,371.39/8,756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.92

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