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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.60, 12,109.24 and 5,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.60, 12,109.24 and 5,238.04 is: 7,227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.60 : 12,109.24 = 5,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.60/12,109.24 = 5,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.60x = 12,109.24 × 5,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.60x = 63,428,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,428,683.49/8,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,227.85

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