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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.24, 12,042.36 and 5,191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.24, 12,042.36 and 5,191.86 is: 7,164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.24 : 12,042.36 = 5,191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.24/12,042.36 = 5,191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.24x = 12,042.36 × 5,191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.24x = 62,522,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,522,247.19/8,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.03

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