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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.74, 12,005.76 and 5,116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.74, 12,005.76 and 5,116.51 is: 7,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.74 : 12,005.76 = 5,116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.74/12,005.76 = 5,116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.74x = 12,005.76 × 5,116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.74x = 61,427,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427,591.10/8,702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.42

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