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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.16, 12,039.63 and 5,898.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.16, 12,039.63 and 5,898.69 is: 8,139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.16 : 12,039.63 = 5,898.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.16/12,039.63 = 5,898.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.16x = 12,039.63 × 5,898.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.16x = 71,017,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,017,955.39/8,725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.44

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