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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.07, 12,043.84 and 5,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.07, 12,043.84 and 5,190.60 is: 7,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.07 : 12,043.84 = 5,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.07/12,043.84 = 5,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.07x = 12,043.84 × 5,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.07x = 62,514,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,729.95/8,728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.49

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