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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.46, 12,043.78 and 5,932.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.46, 12,043.78 and 5,932.58 is: 8,188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.46 : 12,043.78 = 5,932.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.46/12,043.78 = 5,932.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.46x = 12,043.78 × 5,932.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.46x = 71,450,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,450,688.35/8,725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.76

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