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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.92, 12,017.44 and 5,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.92, 12,017.44 and 5,170.88 is: 7,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.92 : 12,017.44 = 5,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.92/12,017.44 = 5,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.92x = 12,017.44 × 5,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.92x = 62,140,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,140,740.15/8,705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.76

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