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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.24, 12,110.64 and 5,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.24, 12,110.64 and 5,051.24 is: 6,969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.24 : 12,110.64 = 5,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.24/12,110.64 = 5,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.24x = 12,110.64 × 5,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.24x = 61,173,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,173,749.19/8,777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.59

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