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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.80, 12,021.04 and 5,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.80, 12,021.04 and 5,174.96 is: 7,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.80 : 12,021.04 = 5,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.80/12,021.04 = 5,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.80x = 12,021.04 × 5,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.80x = 62,208,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,208,401.16/8,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.35

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