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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.32, 12,107.82 and 5,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.32, 12,107.82 and 5,239.96 is: 7,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.32 : 12,107.82 = 5,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.32/12,107.82 = 5,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.32x = 12,107.82 × 5,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.32x = 63,444,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444,492.49/8,777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.23

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