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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.40, 12,036.96 and 5,184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.40, 12,036.96 and 5,184.92 is: 7,155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.40 : 12,036.96 = 5,184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.40/12,036.96 = 5,184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.40x = 12,036.96 × 5,184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.40x = 62,410,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,410,674.64/8,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.22

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