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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.95, 12,109.91 and 5,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.95, 12,109.91 and 5,238.68 is: 7,228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.95 : 12,109.91 = 5,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.95/12,109.91 = 5,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.95x = 12,109.91 × 5,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.95x = 63,439,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,439,856.58/8,775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.83

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