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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.47, 12,036.92 and 5,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.47, 12,036.92 and 5,137.08 is: 7,089.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.47 : 12,036.92 = 5,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.47/12,036.92 = 5,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.47x = 12,036.92 × 5,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.47x = 61,834,595.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,834,595.31/8,721.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.93

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