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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.62, 12,103.59 and 5,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.62, 12,103.59 and 5,368.20 is: 7,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.62 : 12,103.59 = 5,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.62/12,103.59 = 5,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.62x = 12,103.59 × 5,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.62x = 64,974,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,974,491.84/8,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.20

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