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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.61, 12,008.13 and 5,165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.61, 12,008.13 and 5,165.31 is: 7,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.61 : 12,008.13 = 5,165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.61/12,008.13 = 5,165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.61x = 12,008.13 × 5,165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.61x = 62,025,739.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,025,739.63/8,704.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.62

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