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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,739.66, 12,059.13 and 5,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,739.66, 12,059.13 and 5,104.14 is: 7,042.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,739.66 : 12,059.13 = 5,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,739.66/12,059.13 = 5,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,739.66x = 12,059.13 × 5,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,739.66x = 61,551,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,551,487.80/8,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.78

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