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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.68, 13,086.23 and 5,951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.68, 13,086.23 and 5,951.84 is: 8,926.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.68 : 13,086.23 = 5,951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.68/13,086.23 = 5,951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.68x = 13,086.23 × 5,951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.68x = 77,887,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,887,051.97/8,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,926.19

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