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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.92, 12,011.92 and 5,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.92, 12,011.92 and 5,166.88 is: 7,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.92 : 12,011.92 = 5,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.92/12,011.92 = 5,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.92x = 12,011.92 × 5,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.92x = 62,064,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,064,149.21/8,701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.24

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