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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,781.54, 12,117.33 and 5,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,781.54, 12,117.33 and 5,244 is: 7,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,781.54 : 12,117.33 = 5,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,781.54/12,117.33 = 5,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,781.54x = 12,117.33 × 5,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,781.54x = 63,543,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,543,278.52/8,781.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.01

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