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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.61, 12,015.30 and 5,302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.61, 12,015.30 and 5,302.45 is: 7,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.61 : 12,015.30 = 5,302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.61/12,015.30 = 5,302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.61x = 12,015.30 × 5,302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.61x = 63,710,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,710,527.49/8,706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.49

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