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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.16, 12,107.28 and 5,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.16, 12,107.28 and 5,236.92 is: 7,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.16 : 12,107.28 = 5,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.16/12,107.28 = 5,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.16x = 12,107.28 × 5,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.16x = 63,404,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,404,856.78/8,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.32

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