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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.60, 12,056.09 and 5,377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.60, 12,056.09 and 5,377.74 is: 7,421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.60 : 12,056.09 = 5,377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.60/12,056.09 = 5,377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.60x = 12,056.09 × 5,377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.60x = 64,834,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,834,490.55/8,735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.87

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