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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.26, 12,098.31 and 5,229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.26, 12,098.31 and 5,229.47 is: 7,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.26 : 12,098.31 = 5,229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.26/12,098.31 = 5,229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.26x = 12,098.31 × 5,229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.26x = 63,267,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,267,749.20/8,766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.19

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