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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.98, 12,101.96 and 5,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.98, 12,101.96 and 5,233.50 is: 7,221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.98 : 12,101.96 = 5,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.98/12,101.96 = 5,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.98x = 12,101.96 × 5,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.98x = 63,335,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,335,607.66/8,770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.04

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