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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.47, 12,044.24 and 5,188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.47, 12,044.24 and 5,188.66 is: 7,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.47 : 12,044.24 = 5,188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.47/12,044.24 = 5,188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.47x = 12,044.24 × 5,188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.47x = 62,493,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,493,466.32/8,725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.19

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