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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.92, 12,076.59 and 5,930.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.92, 12,076.59 and 5,930.19 is: 8,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.92 : 12,076.59 = 5,930.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.92/12,076.59 = 5,930.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.92x = 12,076.59 × 5,930.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.92x = 71,616,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,616,473.25/8,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.69

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