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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.04, 12,015.95 and 5,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.04, 12,015.95 and 5,122.25 is: 7,068.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.04 : 12,015.95 = 5,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.04/12,015.95 = 5,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.04x = 12,015.95 × 5,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.04x = 61,548,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548,674.28/8,707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.84

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