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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.78, 12,039.03 and 5,186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.78, 12,039.03 and 5,186.70 is: 7,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.78 : 12,039.03 = 5,186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.78/12,039.03 = 5,186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.78x = 12,039.03 × 5,186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.78x = 62,442,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,442,836.90/8,724.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.95

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