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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.15, 12,105.70 and 5,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.15, 12,105.70 and 5,237.07 is: 7,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.15 : 12,105.70 = 5,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.15/12,105.70 = 5,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.15x = 12,105.70 × 5,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.15x = 63,398,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,398,398.30/8,775.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.77

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