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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,760.76, 12,091.26 and 5,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,760.76, 12,091.26 and 5,224.12 is: 7,210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,760.76 : 12,091.26 = 5,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,760.76/12,091.26 = 5,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,760.76x = 12,091.26 × 5,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,760.76x = 63,166,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,166,193.19/8,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.13

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