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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.25, 12,044.70 and 5,143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.25, 12,044.70 and 5,143.29 is: 7,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.25 : 12,044.70 = 5,143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.25/12,044.70 = 5,143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.25x = 12,044.70 × 5,143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.25x = 61,949,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,949,342.09/8,726.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.20

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