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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,739.73, 12,060.84 and 5,203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,739.73, 12,060.84 and 5,203.06 is: 7,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,739.73 : 12,060.84 = 5,203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,739.73/12,060.84 = 5,203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,739.73x = 12,060.84 × 5,203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,739.73x = 62,753,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,753,274.17/8,739.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.23

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