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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728, 12,044.64 and 5,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728, 12,044.64 and 5,004.16 is: 6,905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728 : 12,044.64 = 5,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728/12,044.64 = 5,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728x = 12,044.64 × 5,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728x = 60,273,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,273,305.70/8,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.74

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