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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.36, 12,005.02 and 5,163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.36, 12,005.02 and 5,163.06 is: 7,122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.36 : 12,005.02 = 5,163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.36/12,005.02 = 5,163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.36x = 12,005.02 × 5,163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.36x = 61,982,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,982,690.03/8,702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.52

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