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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.65, 12,097.35 and 5,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.65, 12,097.35 and 5,230.08 is: 7,218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.65 : 12,097.35 = 5,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.65/12,097.35 = 5,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.65x = 12,097.35 × 5,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.65x = 63,270,108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,270,108.29/8,764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,218.78

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