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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.04, 12,075.40 and 5,929.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.04, 12,075.40 and 5,929.32 is: 8,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.04 : 12,075.40 = 5,929.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.04/12,075.40 = 5,929.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.04x = 12,075.40 × 5,929.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.04x = 71,598,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,598,910.73/8,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.50

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