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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.83, 12,036.37 and 5,891.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.83, 12,036.37 and 5,891.30 is: 8,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.83 : 12,036.37 = 5,891.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.83/12,036.37 = 5,891.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.83x = 12,036.37 × 5,891.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.83x = 70,909,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,909,791.67/8,724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.35

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