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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.15, 12,020.00 and 5,126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.15, 12,020.00 and 5,126.29 is: 7,073.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.15 : 12,020.00 = 5,126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.15/12,020.00 = 5,126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.15x = 12,020.00 × 5,126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.15x = 61,617,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,617,950.12/8,711.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.46

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