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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.88, 12,017.76 and 5,169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.88, 12,017.76 and 5,169.84 is: 7,134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.88 : 12,017.76 = 5,169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.88/12,017.76 = 5,169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.88x = 12,017.76 × 5,169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.88x = 62,129,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,129,896.36/8,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.09

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