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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.64, 12,047.49 and 5,328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.64, 12,047.49 and 5,328.09 is: 7,353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.64 : 12,047.49 = 5,328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.64/12,047.49 = 5,328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.64x = 12,047.49 × 5,328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.64x = 64,190,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,190,110.99/8,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.12

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