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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.11, 12,020.97 and 5,173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.11, 12,020.97 and 5,173.32 is: 7,139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.11 : 12,020.97 = 5,173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.11/12,020.97 = 5,173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.11x = 12,020.97 × 5,173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.11x = 62,188,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,188,324.52/8,710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.79

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