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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.24, 12,009.78 and 5,167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.24, 12,009.78 and 5,167.32 is: 7,130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.24 : 12,009.78 = 5,167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.24/12,009.78 = 5,167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.24x = 12,009.78 × 5,167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.24x = 62,058,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,058,376.39/8,703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.49

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