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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.32, 12,006.15 and 5,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.32, 12,006.15 and 5,161.46 is: 7,122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.32 : 12,006.15 = 5,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.32/12,006.15 = 5,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.32x = 12,006.15 × 5,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.32x = 61,969,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,969,262.98/8,700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.64

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