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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.58, 12,036.14 and 5,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.58, 12,036.14 and 5,183.10 is: 7,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.58 : 12,036.14 = 5,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.58/12,036.14 = 5,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.58x = 12,036.14 × 5,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.58x = 62,384,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,384,517.23/8,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.71

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