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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.68, 12,038.80 and 5,187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.68, 12,038.80 and 5,187.88 is: 7,156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.68 : 12,038.80 = 5,187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.68/12,038.80 = 5,187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.68x = 12,038.80 × 5,187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.68x = 62,455,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,455,849.74/8,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.89

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