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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.67, 12,062.26 and 5,910.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.67, 12,062.26 and 5,910.12 is: 8,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.67 : 12,062.26 = 5,910.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.67/12,062.26 = 5,910.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.67x = 12,062.26 × 5,910.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.67x = 71,289,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,289,411.46/8,747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.53

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