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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.57, 12,105.85 and 5,237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.57, 12,105.85 and 5,237.11 is: 7,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.57 : 12,105.85 = 5,237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.57/12,105.85 = 5,237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.57x = 12,105.85 × 5,237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.57x = 63,399,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,399,581.38/8,773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.21

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