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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.35, 12,089.46 and 5,222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.35, 12,089.46 and 5,222.78 is: 7,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.35 : 12,089.46 = 5,222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.35/12,089.46 = 5,222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.35x = 12,089.46 × 5,222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.35x = 63,140,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,140,589.90/8,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.36

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