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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.85, 12,016.65 and 5,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.85, 12,016.65 and 5,347.44 is: 7,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.85 : 12,016.65 = 5,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.85/12,016.65 = 5,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.85x = 12,016.65 × 5,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.85x = 64,258,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,258,368.73/8,705.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.05

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