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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.58, 12,043 and 5,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.58, 12,043 and 5,001.30 is: 6,901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.58 : 12,043 = 5,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.58/12,043 = 5,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.58x = 12,043 × 5,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.58x = 60,230,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,230,655.90/8,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.98

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