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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.69, 12,103.22 and 5,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.69, 12,103.22 and 5,236.04 is: 7,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.69 : 12,103.22 = 5,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.69/12,103.22 = 5,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.69x = 12,103.22 × 5,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.69x = 63,372,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,372,987.40/8,771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.72

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