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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.02, 12,020.02 and 5,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.02, 12,020.02 and 5,173.24 is: 7,139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.02 : 12,020.02 = 5,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.02/12,020.02 = 5,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.02x = 12,020.02 × 5,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.02x = 62,182,448.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,182,448.26/8,710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.19

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