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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.92, 13,106.40 and 5,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.92, 13,106.40 and 5,274.24 is: 7,911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.92 : 13,106.40 = 5,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.92/13,106.40 = 5,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.92x = 13,106.40 × 5,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.92x = 69,126,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,126,299.14/8,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.07

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