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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,736.97, 12,056.97 and 5,200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,736.97, 12,056.97 and 5,200.15 is: 7,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,736.97 : 12,056.97 = 5,200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,736.97/12,056.97 = 5,200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,736.97x = 12,056.97 × 5,200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,736.97x = 62,698,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,698,052.55/8,736.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.18

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