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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.87, 12,081.68 and 5,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.87, 12,081.68 and 5,396.74 is: 7,449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.87 : 12,081.68 = 5,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.87/12,081.68 = 5,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.87x = 12,081.68 × 5,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.87x = 65,201,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201,648.77/8,752.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.17

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