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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.36, 12,098.16 and 5,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.36, 12,098.16 and 5,041.12 is: 6,956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.36 : 12,098.16 = 5,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.36/12,098.16 = 5,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.36x = 12,098.16 × 5,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.36x = 60,988,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,988,276.34/8,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.29

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