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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.79, 12,250.16 and 5,520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.79, 12,250.16 and 5,520.17 is: 7,621.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.79 : 12,250.16 = 5,520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.79/12,250.16 = 5,520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.79x = 12,250.16 × 5,520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.79x = 67,622,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,622,876.88/8,872.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.38

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