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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.91, 12,140.78 and 5,259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.91, 12,140.78 and 5,259.02 is: 7,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.91 : 12,140.78 = 5,259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.91/12,140.78 = 5,259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.91x = 12,140.78 × 5,259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.91x = 63,848,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,848,517.84/8,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.24

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