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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.84, 12,018.87 and 5,124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.84, 12,018.87 and 5,124.92 is: 7,071.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.84 : 12,018.87 = 5,124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.84/12,018.87 = 5,124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.84x = 12,018.87 × 5,124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.84x = 61,595,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,595,687.15/8,709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.97

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