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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.49, 12,035.01 and 5,362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.49, 12,035.01 and 5,362.66 is: 7,402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.49 : 12,035.01 = 5,362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.49/12,035.01 = 5,362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.49x = 12,035.01 × 5,362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.49x = 64,539,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,539,666.73/8,718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.62

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