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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.88, 12,020.52 and 5,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.88, 12,020.52 and 5,171.84 is: 7,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.88 : 12,020.52 = 5,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.88/12,020.52 = 5,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.88x = 12,020.52 × 5,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.88x = 62,168,206.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,168,206.16/8,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.85

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