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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.46, 12,029.31 and 5,184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.46, 12,029.31 and 5,184.81 is: 7,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.46 : 12,029.31 = 5,184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.46/12,029.31 = 5,184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.46x = 12,029.31 × 5,184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.46x = 62,369,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,369,686.78/8,720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.11

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