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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.32, 12,098.70 and 5,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.32, 12,098.70 and 5,232.60 is: 7,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.32 : 12,098.70 = 5,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.32/12,098.70 = 5,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.32x = 12,098.70 × 5,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.32x = 63,307,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,307,657.62/8,770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,218.40

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