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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.23, 12,034.69 and 5,183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.23, 12,034.69 and 5,183.78 is: 7,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.23 : 12,034.69 = 5,183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.23/12,034.69 = 5,183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.23x = 12,034.69 × 5,183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.23x = 62,385,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385,112.20/8,721.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.25

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