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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.32, 12,013.44 and 5,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.32, 12,013.44 and 5,169.44 is: 7,134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.32 : 12,013.44 = 5,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.32/12,013.44 = 5,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.32x = 12,013.44 × 5,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.32x = 62,102,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102,757.27/8,704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.71

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