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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.28, 12,241.24 and 5,732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.28, 12,241.24 and 5,732.28 is: 7,907.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.28 : 12,241.24 = 5,732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.28/12,241.24 = 5,732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.28x = 12,241.24 × 5,732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.28x = 70,170,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,170,215.23/8,874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,907.14

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