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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.40, 12,095.01 and 5,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.40, 12,095.01 and 5,229.32 is: 7,214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.40 : 12,095.01 = 5,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.40/12,095.01 = 5,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.40x = 12,095.01 × 5,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.40x = 63,248,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,248,617.22/8,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.07

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