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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,687.36, 11,986.70 and 5,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,687.36, 11,986.70 and 5,151.72 is: 7,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,687.36 : 11,986.70 = 5,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,687.36/11,986.70 = 5,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,687.36x = 11,986.70 × 5,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,687.36x = 61,752,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,752,122.12/8,687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.27

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