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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.28, 12,013.59 and 5,727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.28, 12,013.59 and 5,727.39 is: 7,910.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.28 : 12,013.59 = 5,727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.28/12,013.59 = 5,727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.28x = 12,013.59 × 5,727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.28x = 68,806,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,806,515.23/8,698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.36

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