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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.79, 12,089.61 and 5,225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.79, 12,089.61 and 5,225.33 is: 7,209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.79 : 12,089.61 = 5,225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.79/12,089.61 = 5,225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.79x = 12,089.61 × 5,225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.79x = 63,172,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172,232.05/8,761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.97

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