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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.95, 12,006.41 and 5,163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.95, 12,006.41 and 5,163.47 is: 7,125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.95 : 12,006.41 = 5,163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.95/12,006.41 = 5,163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.95x = 12,006.41 × 5,163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.95x = 61,994,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,994,742.04/8,700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.06

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