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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.80, 12,001.63 and 5,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.80, 12,001.63 and 5,161.50 is: 7,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.80 : 12,001.63 = 5,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.80/12,001.63 = 5,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.80x = 12,001.63 × 5,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.80x = 61,946,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,946,413.25/8,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.62

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