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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.94, 12,039.32 and 5,898.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.94, 12,039.32 and 5,898.46 is: 8,139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.94 : 12,039.32 = 5,898.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.94/12,039.32 = 5,898.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.94x = 12,039.32 × 5,898.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.94x = 71,013,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,013,447.45/8,724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.13

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