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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.95, 12,063.95 and 5,205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.95, 12,063.95 and 5,205.31 is: 7,183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.95 : 12,063.95 = 5,205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.95/12,063.95 = 5,205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.95x = 12,063.95 × 5,205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.95x = 62,796,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,796,573.55/8,741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.36

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