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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.69, 12,015.49 and 5,121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.69, 12,015.49 and 5,121.88 is: 7,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.69 : 12,015.49 = 5,121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.69/12,015.49 = 5,121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.69x = 12,015.49 × 5,121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.69x = 61,541,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,932.27/8,706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.35

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