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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.74, 12,013.68 and 5,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.74, 12,013.68 and 5,168.92 is: 7,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.74 : 12,013.68 = 5,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.74/12,013.68 = 5,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.74x = 12,013.68 × 5,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.74x = 62,097,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,097,750.83/8,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.97

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