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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.94, 12,039.72 and 5,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.94, 12,039.72 and 5,367.35 is: 7,403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.94 : 12,039.72 = 5,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.94/12,039.72 = 5,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.94x = 12,039.72 × 5,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.94x = 64,621,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,621,391.14/8,728.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.12

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