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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.59, 12,012.44 and 5,166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.59, 12,012.44 and 5,166.99 is: 7,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.59 : 12,012.44 = 5,166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.59/12,012.44 = 5,166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.59x = 12,012.44 × 5,166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.59x = 62,068,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,068,131.52/8,703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.33

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