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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.46, 12,032.73 and 5,924.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.46, 12,032.73 and 5,924.58 is: 8,177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.46 : 12,032.73 = 5,924.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.46/12,032.73 = 5,924.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.46x = 12,032.73 × 5,924.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.46x = 71,288,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,288,871.50/8,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.71

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