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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,722.88, 12,035.04 and 5,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,722.88, 12,035.04 and 5,410.88 is: 7,465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,722.88 : 12,035.04 = 5,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,722.88/12,035.04 = 5,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,722.88x = 12,035.04 × 5,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,722.88x = 65,120,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,120,157.24/8,722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.44

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