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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,733.96, 12,049.38 and 5,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,733.96, 12,049.38 and 5,195.88 is: 7,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,733.96 : 12,049.38 = 5,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,733.96/12,049.38 = 5,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,733.96x = 12,049.38 × 5,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,733.96x = 62,607,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,607,132.55/8,733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.24

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