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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,703.76, 12,010.32 and 5,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,703.76, 12,010.32 and 5,166.40 is: 7,129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,703.76 : 12,010.32 = 5,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,703.76/12,010.32 = 5,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,703.76x = 12,010.32 × 5,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,703.76x = 62,050,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,050,117.25/8,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.12

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