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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.09, 12,102.94 and 5,233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.09, 12,102.94 and 5,233.79 is: 7,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.09 : 12,102.94 = 5,233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.09/12,102.94 = 5,233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.09x = 12,102.94 × 5,233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.09x = 63,344,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,344,246.34/8,773.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.29

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