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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,742.76, 12,075.03 and 5,771.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,742.76, 12,075.03 and 5,771.86 is: 7,971.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,742.76 : 12,075.03 = 5,771.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,742.76/12,075.03 = 5,771.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,742.76x = 12,075.03 × 5,771.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,742.76x = 69,695,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,695,356.53/8,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,971.78

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