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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.96, 12,033.42 and 5,925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.96, 12,033.42 and 5,925.08 is: 8,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.96 : 12,033.42 = 5,925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.96/12,033.42 = 5,925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.96x = 12,033.42 × 5,925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.96x = 71,298,976.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,298,976.17/8,717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.40

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