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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.40, 12,015.98 and 5,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.40, 12,015.98 and 5,168.76 is: 7,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.40 : 12,015.98 = 5,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.40/12,015.98 = 5,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.40x = 12,015.98 × 5,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.40x = 62,107,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,107,716.78/8,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.21

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