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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.07, 12,103.77 and 5,232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.07, 12,103.77 and 5,232.45 is: 7,220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.07 : 12,103.77 = 5,232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.07/12,103.77 = 5,232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.07x = 12,103.77 × 5,232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.07x = 63,332,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332,371.34/8,771.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.60

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