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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.96, 12,038.91 and 5,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.96, 12,038.91 and 5,186.88 is: 7,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.96 : 12,038.91 = 5,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.96/12,038.91 = 5,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.96x = 12,038.91 × 5,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.96x = 62,444,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,444,381.50/8,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.98

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