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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.20, 12,088.02 and 5,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.20, 12,088.02 and 5,222.74 is: 7,207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.20 : 12,088.02 = 5,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.20/12,088.02 = 5,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.20x = 12,088.02 × 5,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.20x = 63,132,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,132,585.57/8,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.57

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