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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.58, 12,042.84 and 5,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.58, 12,042.84 and 5,140.72 is: 7,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.58 : 12,042.84 = 5,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.58/12,042.84 = 5,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.58x = 12,042.84 × 5,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.58x = 61,908,868.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908,868.44/8,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.10

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