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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.76, 12,039.60 and 5,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.76, 12,039.60 and 5,188.24 is: 7,159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.76 : 12,039.60 = 5,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.76/12,039.60 = 5,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.76x = 12,039.60 × 5,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.76x = 62,464,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,464,334.30/8,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.43

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