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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.39, 12,026.16 and 5,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.39, 12,026.16 and 5,360.88 is: 7,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.39 : 12,026.16 = 5,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.39/12,026.16 = 5,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.39x = 12,026.16 × 5,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.39x = 64,470,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,470,800.62/8,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.90

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