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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.32, 12,102.30 and 5,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.32, 12,102.30 and 5,235.96 is: 7,222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.32 : 12,102.30 = 5,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.32/12,102.30 = 5,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.32x = 12,102.30 × 5,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.32x = 63,367,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,367,158.71/8,773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.71

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