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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.44, 12,051.92 and 5,706.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.44, 12,051.92 and 5,706.99 is: 7,877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.44 : 12,051.92 = 5,706.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.44/12,051.92 = 5,706.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.44x = 12,051.92 × 5,706.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.44x = 68,780,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,780,231.32/8,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,877.31

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