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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.19, 12,016.16 and 5,122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.19, 12,016.16 and 5,122.41 is: 7,069.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.19 : 12,016.16 = 5,122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.19/12,016.16 = 5,122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.19x = 12,016.16 × 5,122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.19x = 61,551,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,551,672.53/8,707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.07

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