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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,765.65, 12,098.73 and 5,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,765.65, 12,098.73 and 5,231.08 is: 7,220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,765.65 : 12,098.73 = 5,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,765.65/12,098.73 = 5,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,765.65x = 12,098.73 × 5,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,765.65x = 63,289,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,289,424.53/8,765.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.16

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