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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.70, 12,018.78 and 5,358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.70, 12,018.78 and 5,358.36 is: 7,390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.70 : 12,018.78 = 5,358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.70/12,018.78 = 5,358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.70x = 12,018.78 × 5,358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.70x = 64,400,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,400,863.12/8,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.76

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