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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.68, 12,094.92 and 5,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.68, 12,094.92 and 5,227.92 is: 7,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.68 : 12,094.92 = 5,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.68/12,094.92 = 5,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.68x = 12,094.92 × 5,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.68x = 63,231,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231,274.17/8,761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.80

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