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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.56, 12,036.36 and 5,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.56, 12,036.36 and 5,366.92 is: 7,405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.56 : 12,036.36 = 5,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.56/12,036.36 = 5,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.56x = 12,036.36 × 5,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.56x = 64,598,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,598,181.21/8,723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.03

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