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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.64, 12,069.60 and 5,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.64, 12,069.60 and 5,951.04 is: 8,213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.64 : 12,069.60 = 5,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.64/12,069.60 = 5,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.64x = 12,069.60 × 5,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.64x = 71,826,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,826,672.38/8,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.79

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