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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.24, 12,050.97 and 5,747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.24, 12,050.97 and 5,747.33 is: 7,932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.24 : 12,050.97 = 5,747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.24/12,050.97 = 5,747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.24x = 12,050.97 × 5,747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.24x = 69,260,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,260,901.41/8,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.54

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