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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.46, 12,047.75 and 5,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.46, 12,047.75 and 5,145.50 is: 7,102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.46 : 12,047.75 = 5,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.46/12,047.75 = 5,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.46x = 12,047.75 × 5,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.46x = 61,991,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,991,611.66/8,728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.24

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