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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.14, 12,004.56 and 5,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.14, 12,004.56 and 5,341.44 is: 7,369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.14 : 12,004.56 = 5,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.14/12,004.56 = 5,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.14x = 12,004.56 × 5,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.14x = 64,121,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,121,636.97/8,701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.34

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