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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.74, 12,092.76 and 5,734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.74, 12,092.76 and 5,734.24 is: 8,592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.74 : 12,092.76 = 5,734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.74/12,092.76 = 5,734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.74x = 12,092.76 × 5,734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.74x = 69,342,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,342,757.87/8,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.94

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