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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.74, 12,004.38 and 5,115.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.74, 12,004.38 and 5,115.51 is: 7,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.74 : 12,004.38 = 5,115.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.74/12,004.38 = 5,115.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.74x = 12,004.38 × 5,115.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.74x = 61,408,525.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,408,525.93/8,701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.04

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