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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.22, 12,107.70 and 5,937.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.22, 12,107.70 and 5,937.21 is: 8,195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.22 : 12,107.70 = 5,937.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.22/12,107.70 = 5,937.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.22x = 12,107.70 × 5,937.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.22x = 71,885,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,885,957.52/8,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.66

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