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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.79, 12,114.96 and 5,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.79, 12,114.96 and 5,244.04 is: 7,236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.79 : 12,114.96 = 5,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.79/12,114.96 = 5,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.79x = 12,114.96 × 5,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.79x = 63,531,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,531,334.84/8,778.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.91

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