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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.13, 12,006.12 and 5,163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.13, 12,006.12 and 5,163.94 is: 7,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.13 : 12,006.12 = 5,163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.13/12,006.12 = 5,163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.13x = 12,006.12 × 5,163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.13x = 61,998,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,998,883.31/8,700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.20

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