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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.26, 12,036.99 and 5,365.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.26, 12,036.99 and 5,365.42 is: 7,406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.26 : 12,036.99 = 5,365.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.26/12,036.99 = 5,365.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.26x = 12,036.99 × 5,365.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.26x = 64,583,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,583,506.89/8,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.14

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