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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.54, 12,171.06 and 5,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.54, 12,171.06 and 5,283 is: 7,289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.54 : 12,171.06 = 5,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.54/12,171.06 = 5,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.54x = 12,171.06 × 5,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.54x = 64,299,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,299,709.98/8,820.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.77

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