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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.95, 12,105.55 and 5,236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.95, 12,105.55 and 5,236.12 is: 7,223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.95 : 12,105.55 = 5,236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.95/12,105.55 = 5,236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.95x = 12,105.55 × 5,236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.95x = 63,386,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,386,025.76/8,774.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.52

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