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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.03, 12,028.31 and 5,360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.03, 12,028.31 and 5,360.74 is: 7,397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.03 : 12,028.31 = 5,360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.03/12,028.31 = 5,360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.03x = 12,028.31 × 5,360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.03x = 64,480,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,480,615.75/8,716.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.93

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