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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.04, 12,077.34 and 5,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.04, 12,077.34 and 5,026.04 is: 6,935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.04 : 12,077.34 = 5,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.04/12,077.34 = 5,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.04x = 12,077.34 × 5,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.04x = 60,701,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,701,193.93/8,752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.66

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