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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.74, 12,000.28 and 5,158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.74, 12,000.28 and 5,158.86 is: 7,119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.74 : 12,000.28 = 5,158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.74/12,000.28 = 5,158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.74x = 12,000.28 × 5,158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.74x = 61,907,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,907,764.48/8,695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.32

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