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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.54, 12,086.52 and 5,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.54, 12,086.52 and 5,223.08 is: 7,206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.54 : 12,086.52 = 5,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.54/12,086.52 = 5,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.54x = 12,086.52 × 5,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.54x = 63,128,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,128,871.51/8,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.87

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