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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.68, 12,103.83 and 5,233.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.68, 12,103.83 and 5,233.41 is: 7,222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.68 : 12,103.83 = 5,233.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.68/12,103.83 = 5,233.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.68x = 12,103.83 × 5,233.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.68x = 63,344,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,344,304.96/8,770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.28

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