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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.30, 12,010.46 and 5,167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.30, 12,010.46 and 5,167.00 is: 7,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.30 : 12,010.46 = 5,167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.30/12,010.46 = 5,167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.30x = 12,010.46 × 5,167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.30x = 62,058,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,058,036.00/8,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.95

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