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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.70, 12,058.81 and 5,204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.70, 12,058.81 and 5,204.23 is: 7,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.70 : 12,058.81 = 5,204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.70/12,058.81 = 5,204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.70x = 12,058.81 × 5,204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.70x = 62,756,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,756,777.61/8,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.01

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