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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.28, 12,048.35 and 7,139.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.28, 12,048.35 and 7,139.00 is: 9,843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.28 : 12,048.35 = 7,139.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.28/12,048.35 = 7,139.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.28x = 12,048.35 × 7,139.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.28x = 86,013,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,013,165.08/8,738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.26

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