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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.66, 12,104.94 and 5,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.66, 12,104.94 and 5,233.98 is: 7,222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.66 : 12,104.94 = 5,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.66/12,104.94 = 5,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.66x = 12,104.94 × 5,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.66x = 63,357,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,357,013.86/8,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.93

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