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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.76, 12,037.62 and 5,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.76, 12,037.62 and 5,368.28 is: 7,405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.76 : 12,037.62 = 5,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.76/12,037.62 = 5,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.76x = 12,037.62 × 5,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.76x = 64,621,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,621,314.69/8,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.81

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