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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,784, 12,121.92 and 5,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,784, 12,121.92 and 5,058.72 is: 6,981.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784 : 12,121.92 = 5,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784/12,121.92 = 5,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784x = 12,121.92 × 5,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784x = 61,321,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,321,399.14/8,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.03

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