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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.28, 12,086.28 and 5,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.28, 12,086.28 and 5,222.48 is: 7,204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.28 : 12,086.28 = 5,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.28/12,086.28 = 5,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.28x = 12,086.28 × 5,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.28x = 63,120,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,120,355.57/8,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.47

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