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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.39, 12,067.55 and 5,913.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.39, 12,067.55 and 5,913.72 is: 8,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.39 : 12,067.55 = 5,913.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.39/12,067.55 = 5,913.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.39x = 12,067.55 × 5,913.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.39x = 71,364,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,364,082.22/8,747.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.33

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